Flying from Bangkok to Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR): What you need to know
Bangkok has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Bangkok to Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) heading out from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Raipur is one hour 30 minutes behind Bangkok. Swami Vivekananda Airport is located in Raipur, which is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Your flight from Bangkok to RPR won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
In high season, expect longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Bangkok to RPR departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Travelling from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Bangkok to Swami Vivekananda Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Suvarnabhumi Airport:
When it comes to Suvarnabhumi Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.87% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Split up your flight from Bangkok to Swami Vivekananda Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Don Mueang International Airport and RPR are:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
You can get to DMK from central Bangkok in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 27 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to RPR flight:
66.48% of flights out of Don Mueang International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bangkok to Swami Vivekananda Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near RPR:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Swami Vivekananda Airport is RM403. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM916. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Bangkok to RPR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Bangkok to Swami Vivekananda Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Bangkok to Swami Vivekananda Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bangkok to Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR). Visit Raipur in April for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in a Bangkok to RPR plane ticket departing in May if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Raipur to range from 28ºC (82ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Swami Vivekananda Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Raipur
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Raipur right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Swami Vivekananda Airport:
Lal Qila, The Red Fort and Shri Jagannath Swamy Mandir are just two of the big attractions to add to your Raipur travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Somnath Temple.
Explore more of India
Raipur is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres west of Raipur, a trip to Nagpur will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Central India Tiger Camps, Tiger Jungle Safari - Jungle Safari Tours | Tadoba Jungle Safari Booking | Jungle Safari | Wildlife Tours | Resort Booking and Gorewada Tiger Safari.
Around 225 kilometres south of Raipur, Nowrangapur is another favourite stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Sri Sidhibinayak Temple, Sri Gundicha Mandira and Shri 1008 Adinath Digambar Jinalaya.
