Travelling from Johannesburg to Bangkok: what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Johannesburg. Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok taking off from here.
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang Airport (DMK) are Bangkok's major gateways.
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7, which is five hours ahead of Johannesburg.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your Johannesburg to Bangkok flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap Johannesburg to Bangkok flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your plane ticket from Johannesburg to Bangkok.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on cheap flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' Johannesburg to Bangkok flights.
Flying from Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
We make it a cinch to book a Johannesburg to Bangkok flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
The journey from central Johannesburg to JNB takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a handy hotel near Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
75% of flights leaving from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Arriving in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The distance from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is roughly 27 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz and chase adventure across Bangkok and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
As soon as your flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Bangkok is roughly 21 kilometres from Don Mueang Airport (DMK).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near DMK. Kick back after your Johannesburg to Bangkok flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Chic Car Rent, asap car rental and Hertz make picking up a Don Mueang Airport rental car quick and easy. These reliable suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at DMK will save you money.
Best time to go to Bangkok
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok. January is the most popular month to travel to Bangkok. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in March.
When booking your Johannesburg to Bangkok tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 34ºC. Search for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok, check out our selection of hotels including:
The Grand Palace and The Temple of the Emerald Buddha are just two of the major attractions to add to your Bangkok to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Songkran Festival Silom.