Travelling from Seattle to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Seattle to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are Seattle's main airports.
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7, which is 14 hours ahead of Seattle. Suvarnabhumi Airport is located in Bangkok.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Seattle to BKK.
Taking off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Seattle to BKK leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Suvarnabhumi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that depart SEA land on time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
On public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in around 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Seattle to BKK flight? Relax in a hotel near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
About Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Suvarnabhumi Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near BKK:
Get on the fast track to adventure 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.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Seattle to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Suvarnabhumi Airport is Rs80,074. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs164,437. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Seattle to BKK. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Seattle to Suvarnabhumi Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Bangkok. July is when most people book flights from Seattle to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Book a Seattle to BKK flight ticket departing in April if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bangkok to range from 26ºC to 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Suvarnabhumi Airport in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC.
More about Bangkok
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Suvarnabhumi Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bangkok:
Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Bangkok must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at The Royal Place 2.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Thailand you'll want to see. About 209 kilometres north-east of Bangkok, a trip to Nakhon Ratchasima will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Night Safari Korat, Saveone Night Market and Butterfly Park.
Rayong is another favourite destination in Thailand and is around 129 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. No journey is complete without experiencing Saeng Chan Beach, Mae Rumphueng Beach and Mae Ramphueng Beach.
