Flying from Bangkok to Gaggal Airport (DHM): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports where your trip can begin in Bangkok. Explore your options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when organising your flight from Bangkok to Gaggal Airport (DHM).
Gaggal Airport is located in Dharamsala. The city operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is one hour 30 minutes behind Bangkok.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bangkok to DHM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
With more travellers during peak seasons, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Bangkok to DHM even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find out where you can stop along the way. Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is an option when taking off from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
Located around 32 kilometres from central Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Gaggal Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
You can get to DMK from the centre of Bangkok in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to travel the 27 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to DHM flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 66.48%.
About Gaggal Airport (DHM)
If you have a late flight from Bangkok to Gaggal Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near DHM:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Gaggal Airport (DHM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Gaggal Airport is RM712. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM1,595. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Bangkok to DHM, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Bangkok to Gaggal Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Gaggal Airport (DHM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Gaggal Airport (DHM). Plan your visit to Dharamsala in April for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your Bangkok to DHM plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. June is the warmest month in Dharamsala, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Gaggal Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
Explore more of India
You've visited Dharamsala, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Journey around 145 kilometres south to Ludhiana to tick off its popular sights. From Iskcon Ludhiana to Mandir Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Krishna Mandir, your itinerary will be busy.
Amritsar is another sought-after destination in India and is around 145 kilometres south-west of Dharamsala. No journey is complete without seeing Golden Temple, Amritsar Heritage Walk & Golden Temple Tour and Amritsar Tourism.
