Cheap Flights from Bangkok to Frankfurt

Travelling from Bangkok to Frankfurt: what you need to know

• There are two main airports you can take off from in Bangkok. Check out your options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when searching for a flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt.

• Touch down in Frankfurt at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).

• The average duration of a direct Bangkok to Frankfurt flight is 12 hours 5 minutes.

• The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is six hours behind Bangkok.

• The busiest route for flights from Bangkok to Frankfurt is from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). You can choose from 20 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from BKK to FRA is the 12:25 Thai Airways International service. If you prefer travelling later, the last available departure is at 23:45 with Thai Airways International.

• Give yourself enough time to catch your Bangkok to Frankfurt flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

• During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Frankfurt

• Get cheap Bangkok to Frankfurt flights by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time for landing a bargain.

• October is the best month for nabbing an incredible deal on a plane ticket from Bangkok to Frankfurt. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

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Flying from Bangkok

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

• You can book a direct flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Begin your journey at BKK and land at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

• Check out the deals with Thai Airways International. This airline offers direct Bangkok to Frankfurt plane tickets from BKK.

• Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Bangkok to Frankfurt flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:

  • Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

  • Muscat International Airport (MCT)

• Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

• Looking for a handy hotel near Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

  • The Park Nine Hotel Suvarnabhumi

  • At Residence Suvarnabhumi Hotel

  • Sinsuvarn Airport Suite Hotel

• 67.87% of flights that take off from Suvarnabhumi Airport land at their destination on schedule.

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)

• Split up your Bangkok to Frankfurt flight with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between Don Mueang International Airport and Frankfurt are:

  • Changi International Airport (SIN)

  • Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)

  • Phuket International Airport (HKT)

• You can get to DMK from the centre of Bangkok in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to travel the 23 kilometres or so.

• Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt? Unwind in a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:

  • The Iconic Hotel Don Mueang Airport

  • Don Muang Hotel

  • Amari Don Muang Airport Bangkok

• Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 66%.

Arriving in Frankfurt

Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

• Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is approximately 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 20 minutes.

• Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.

• The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:

  • Holiday Inn Frankfurt Airport by IHG

  • Staycity Aparthotels Frankfurt Airport

  • MEININGER Hotel Frankfurt Main / Airport

• Grab a Frankfurt Airport rental car and discover Frankfurt and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are top outlets you can book with here.

• Booking your ride from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.

Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)

• Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is about 105 kilometres from central Frankfurt. Following your flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt, it takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

• If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 2 hours 40 minutes or so.

• You'll find some great places to call home for the night near HHN. Unwind after your Bangkok to Frankfurt flight at any of these well-located options:

  • Zur Morschbach

  • Airport-Hotel Fortuna

  • Landhotel Airport-Inn

• Forget about public transport timetables or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare rates and availability from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.

• Snap up the best price by securing your ride from HHN four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Frankfurt

• April is the busiest month for flights from Bangkok to Frankfurt. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Frankfurt in January.

• Before locking in your Bangkok to Frankfurt tickets, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.

• If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC and 7ºC.

More about Frankfurt

• When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Frankfurt right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt:

  • Savoy Hotel

  • Five Elements Hostel Frankfurt

  • Hotel Concorde

• There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Frankfurt itinerary.

Explore more of Germany

• Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've experienced Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres to the north-east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.

• If there's time to check out another great destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, roughly 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key highlights.