Travelling from Melbourne to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) jetting off from here.
Around 9 hours 20 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Melbourne to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight.
Suvarnabhumi Airport is located in Bangkok. The city runs on the UTC+7 timezone and is four hours behind Melbourne.
The busiest route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), with 18 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from MEL to BKK is the 12:30am Thai Airways International service. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 11:30pm with Thai Airways International.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Melbourne to BKK.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You can take a direct flight from Melbourne to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
You'll find a direct flight from Melbourne to Suvarnabhumi Airport with Thai Airways International. This popular carrier operates services from MEL.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Thai Airways International from MEL to BKK.
Thai Airways International is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to BKK. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Suvarnabhumi Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Work a stopover into your journey at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). It's a key transfer point for flights from Melbourne to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) leaving Avalon Airport.
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to BKK flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80.09% of flights taking off from here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Suvarnabhumi Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near BKK and fast-forward to bedtime:
Go where the road takes you with a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and find adventure across Bangkok and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight.
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
The centre of Bangkok is about 27 kilometres from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Suvarnabhumi Airport is Rs44,766. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs79,566. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap flights from Melbourne to BKK by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for November. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Melbourne to Suvarnabhumi Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Visit Bangkok in April for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in a Melbourne to BKK flight ticket departing in April if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bangkok to range from 26ºC to 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Suvarnabhumi Airport in December if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Suvarnabhumi Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Your trip to Bangkok isn't complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that belong on your itinerary include Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and The Royal Place 2.
Explore more of Thailand
Nakhon Ratchasima is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Bangkok. Around 209 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Night Safari Korat, Saveone Night Market and Butterfly Park.
Around 129 kilometres south-east of Bangkok, Rayong is another essential stop in Thailand. Experience major highlights starting with Saeng Chan Beach, Mae Rumphueng Beach and Mae Ramphueng Beach.
