Flying from Buenos Aires to Bangkok: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Buenos Aires. Explore your options leaving from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) when organising your flight from Buenos Aires to Bangkok.
Arrive in Bangkok at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Bangkok's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Bangkok ten hours ahead of Buenos Aires.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Buenos Aires to Bangkok flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Bangkok
To pick up cheap Buenos Aires to Bangkok flights, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Travelling from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Jorge Newbery Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Buenos Aires to Bangkok, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Jorge Newbery Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from AEP land at their destination as scheduled 83.76% of the time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Think about adding a stop at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). It's a key stopover on a Buenos Aires to Bangkok flight departing Ministro Pistarini Airport. Use a long layover to explore the city, or take advantage of a quick break to visit an airport cafe.
You can reach EZE from central Buenos Aires in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an additional night away? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your flight from Buenos Aires to Bangkok:
Flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 83.93% of them landing as expected.
Arriving in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is approximately 27 kilometres. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Buenos Aires to Bangkok, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near BKK:
Hit the road running by picking up a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz to explore Bangkok and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
The centre of Bangkok is about 21 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). After your flight from Buenos Aires to Bangkok has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 30 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near DMK. Kick back after your Buenos Aires to Bangkok flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or cab lines. Grab a Don Mueang International Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare offers from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz.
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from DMK three weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the busiest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Bangkok. To skip the crowds, visit Bangkok in April.
Book a Buenos Aires to Bangkok ticket departing in April if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bangkok to range from 26ºC to 37ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Bangkok in December if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC on average.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Bangkok, explore our selection of hotels including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are attractions you won't want to skip in Bangkok.
Explore more of Thailand
You've visited Bangkok, now it's time to discover more of Thailand. Journey about 467 kilometres north-east to Udon Thani to check off its top sights. From Nong Prajak Public Park to Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Chon Buri is another favourite destination in Thailand and is around 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. No journey is complete without dropping by Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.