Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Bangkok: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Bangkok and you'll be travelling for an average of 12 hours 5 minutes.
Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt. Following the UTC+7 timezone, Bangkok is six hours ahead of Frankfurt.
With 20 weekly flights between the two airports, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is the busiest route. Thai Airways International operates the earliest flight at 13:45. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from FRA to BKK is with Condor at 22:25.
For a relaxed start to your FRA to Bangkok flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Direct Frankfurt Airport to Bangkok tickets are available for booking. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) will be your arrival point.
Thai Airways International is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Bangkok.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper flight ticket from FRA to Bangkok. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these airports:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
FRA is around 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a hotel near FRA? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Bangkok, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Frankfurt Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.47% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Bangkok
RM1,279 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Bangkok flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is RM2,411. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book seven months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from FRA to Bangkok.
November is the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Frankfurt Airport to Bangkok tickets. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you about 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to BKK if you have a late flight from Frankfurt Airport to Bangkok. Select one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Travel at your own speed with a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and experience more of Bangkok and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from FRA to Bangkok can help you get the lowest rate.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Central Bangkok is around 27 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Once your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Bangkok has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 30 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near DMK. Kick back and get cosy after your FRA to Bangkok flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Don Mueang International Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare offers from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride three weeks before your arrival at DMK will save you money.
Best time to go to Bangkok
Before scheduling your flights from Frankfurt Airport to Bangkok, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Bangkok offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season brings better deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your Frankfurt Airport to Bangkok flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from FRA to Bangkok in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) on average.
More about Bangkok
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bangkok right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Bangkok:
Wat Arun and Grand Palace are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Bangkok must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Wat Phra Kaew.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Thailand just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Bangkok, a visit to Udon Thani will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
Nakhon Ratchasima is another must-experience destination in Thailand and is around 225 kilometres north-east of Bangkok. No journey is complete without visiting Art and Culture Centre, Vongchavalitkul University, Wat Pa Salwan (Burapha Chan Chedi) and บ้านสวนเกษตรอินทรีย์ (บ้านสวนในซอย).