Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
Bangkok's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Bangkok seven hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Your EDI to BKK flight 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 when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EDI and BKK:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Oslo Gardermoen Airport
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to EDI? If you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
If you're landing on a late Edinburgh Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near BKK:
Pick up a Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and discover Bangkok and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car rental and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
January is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Bangkok in March.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport for April if you'd like to go to Bangkok during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 34ºC. Look for cheap tickets from EDI to BKK sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.