Travelling from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
Bangkok's timezone is UTC+7, making Bangkok five hours ahead of Cape Town.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CPT to BKK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like November? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cape Town Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CPT and BKK include:
Dubai Airport
Munich Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Rs107,336 is currently the best price for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs189,237. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CPT to BKK if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Cape Town Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cape Town Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Cape Town Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from CPT reach their destination without delay.
To reach Cape Town Airport from central Cape Town, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near CPT:
Arriving at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
If you have a late Cape Town Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near BKK:
Pick up a Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and explore Bangkok and beyond with your own wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car rental and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
From Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
January is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Bangkok in March.
When reserving your flight from Cape Town Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 37ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CPT to BKK in January. Average temperatures are between 19ºC and 34ºC then.