Flying from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Bangkok: what you need to know
Sunshine Coast Airport is located in Sunshine Coast. Based in the UTC+7 timezone, Bangkok is three hours behind Sunshine Coast.
For a relaxed start to your MCY to Bangkok flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Whether you're eager to discover a new city along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to find flight tickets from MCY to Bangkok with a stopover. To check out your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) is a popular stop to make.
Travelling from central Sunshine Coast to MCY takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near MCY. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Bangkok or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Of all flights departing from Sunshine Coast Airport, 72.71% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Bangkok
RM979 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sunshine Coast Airport to Bangkok flight. Return flight tickets start at RM1,900. These prices may change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from MCY to Bangkok, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Sunshine Coast Airport to Bangkok is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to access the best prices across each month and snap up an incredible deal.
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Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to the centre of Bangkok takes about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Bangkok, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near BKK:
Follow your own route with a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and see more of Bangkok and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks before your flight from MCY to Bangkok can help you get the best possible rate.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Central Bangkok is located around 27 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). After your flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Bangkok has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 30 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Following your MCY to Bangkok flight, unwind at a hotel close to DMK. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Don Mueang International Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the rates and availability from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride three weeks before your arrival at DMK will help you save.
Best time to go to Bangkok
Visit Bangkok in high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Bangkok during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Lock in a Sunshine Coast Airport to Bangkok flight ticket with a departure in April if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MCY to Bangkok in December when temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Bangkok, browse our range of hotels including:
Wat Arun and Grand Palace are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Bangkok travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Wat Phra Kaew.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Thailand you'll want to see. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Bangkok, a visit to Udon Thani will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
Nakhon Ratchasima is another standout destination in Thailand and is around 225 kilometres north-east of Bangkok. No trip is complete without a visit to Art and Culture Centre, Vongchavalitkul University, Wat Pa Salwan (Burapha Chan Chedi) and บ้านสวนเกษตรอินทรีย์ (บ้านสวนในซอย).