Flying from Paris to Bangkok: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Paris to Bangkok. Check out your options for jetting out of Paris from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA).
When working out where to land in Bangkok, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang Airport (DMK) are the chief entry points.
Take a direct Paris to Bangkok flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 25 minutes.
Bangkok is six hours ahead of Paris and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Paris to Bangkok is from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). You can choose from 18 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from CDG to BKK is the 12:30 Thai Airways International service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final scheduled service is at 22:00 with Aircalin.
Leave plenty of time to get on your Paris to Bangkok flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Bangkok
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Flying from Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Paris to Bangkok, you can depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Get from CDG to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) without any stops.
Popular carriers that offer direct Paris to Bangkok plane tickets from CDG include:
We make it easy to book a Paris to Bangkok flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
CDG is about 23 kilometres from central Paris. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Paris to Bangkok? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Of the departures from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 64% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Break up your Paris to Bangkok flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and Bangkok are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
ORY is about 14 kilometres from central Paris. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to Bangkok:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 79%.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA)
Choosing a ticket from Paris to Bangkok with one or more stops can offer you more choice of departure times on top of cheaper fares. When leaving from Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA), here's where you can detour to on your way to Bangkok:
Vienna Airport (VIE)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
BVA is around 72 kilometres from central Paris. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Paris to Bangkok flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Paris Beauvais Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive when they should. At BVA, that rate is 71%.
You'll find Paris Beauvais Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 35 minutes.
It usually takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Bangkok, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near BKK:
Pick up a Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and explore Bangkok and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car rental and Hertz are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
Once your flight from Paris to Bangkok has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Bangkok is approximately 21 kilometres from Don Mueang Airport (DMK).
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 5 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near DMK. Tuck yourself in after your Paris to Bangkok flight at any of these perfectly located options:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Don Mueang Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from DMK three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Bangkok
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Paris to Bangkok. January is the most popular month to visit Bangkok. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 37ºC. Book your Paris to Bangkok ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Paris to Bangkok in January when temperatures average between 19ºC and 34ºC.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Bangkok, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. The Grand Palace, The Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Songkran Festival Silom are essential stops on your Bangkok itinerary.