Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
Bangkok's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Bangkok 12 hours ahead of Houston.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IAH to BKK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IAH and BKK:
Vancouver International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Narita International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Right now, Rs120,564 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs247,979. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from IAH to BKK, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from IAH to BKK.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of the departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to IAH? If you're catching an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Consider booking a hotel close to BKK if you're catching a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bangkok and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport to central Bangkok has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
July is the busiest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Bangkok in April.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAH to BKK in December. Average temperatures are between 19ºC and 33ºC then.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Thailand just waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres north-east of Bangkok, a visit to Udon Thani will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Thailand, head for Chon Buri, roughly 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall are key reasons to visit.
