Travelling from Bangkok to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by considering where you'll catch your flight from Bangkok to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are the main airports in Bangkok.
Take off on a direct Bangkok to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 15 minutes.
Sydney is four hours ahead of Bangkok. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney, which is in the UTC+11 timezone.
The busiest route is from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD), with 21 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from BKK to SYD is the 8:30am Thai Airways International service. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 10:35pm with Thai Airways International.
Your flight from Bangkok to SYD won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Get to your destination in one go from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Nonstop flights from Bangkok to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) are available from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Bangkok to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport with Thai Airways International. This top airline operates departures from BKK.
Thai Airways International is the airline most travellers choose for flights from BKK to SYD.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Qantas.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Bangkok to SYD departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
67.87% of flights that take off from Suvarnabhumi Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Break up your flight from Bangkok to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Don Mueang International Airport and SYD include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
DMK is around 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to SYD flight:
66.48% of all departures from Don Mueang International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near SYD and shut your eyes sooner:
Grab a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car and discover Sydney and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Bangkok to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Central Sydney is around 18 kilometres from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is Rs42,580. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs94,550. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Bangkok to SYD.
Organise your trip for October. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Bangkok to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). Visit Sydney in April for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Bangkok to SYD flight ticket departing in January if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sydney to range from 17ºC to 32ºC.
July has temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Sydney
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sydney:
Your Sydney trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions you can't miss include Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Australia you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a visit to Canberra will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and National Portrait Gallery.
Around 129 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Merewether Beach, Bathers Way Coastal Walk and Nobbys Beach.