Flying from Melbourne to Sukhothai Airport (THS): What you need to know
The timezone in Khlong Krachong is UTC+7, which is four hours behind Melbourne. Sukhothai Airport is located in Khlong Krachong.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Melbourne to THS. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like December and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are a great opportunity to visit a new city or just have a break during your journey. When looking for a cheap flight from Melbourne to THS, deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) is an option when you're setting off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Sukhothai Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
68% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to THS flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80% of them landing within the expected time frame.
About Sukhothai Airport (THS)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Sukhothai Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near THS and fast-forward to bedtime:
Getting from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to central Khlong Krachong
Sukhothai Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Khlong Krachong. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sukhothai Airport (THS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Sukhothai Airport is Rs203,885. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs480,460. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to THS. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Sukhothai Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Melbourne to THS.
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Explore more of Thailand
Khlong Krachong has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres northwest of Khlong Krachong, a visit to Chiang Mai will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Songkran Festival Chiang Mai, Yi Peng and Loy Krathong (Lantern Festival) and Doi Suthep.
Lampang is another must-experience destination in Thailand and is around 121 kilometres north of Khlong Krachong. No trip is complete without a visit to Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon.
