Flying from Vancouver to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
Planning your flight from Vancouver to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) begins with finding the right airport to start your trip. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main departure points in Vancouver.
The average duration of a direct flight from Vancouver to Suvarnabhumi Airport is 16 hours 12 minutes.
Suvarnabhumi Airport is located in Bangkok. The city operates in the UTC+7 timezone and is 14 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is the most popular route. There are 2 direct flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Air Canada at 23:25. Choose the first YVR to BKK departure with Air Canada at 00:30 if you want to get going earlier.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to BKK. 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.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) leave from this terminal.
When departing from YVR, you can take a direct flight from Vancouver to Suvarnabhumi Airport with Air Canada.
YVR is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 33 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Vancouver to Suvarnabhumi Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Prefer to leave from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)? You can reserve a direct flight from Vancouver to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) departing from this hub.
Board your direct flight from Vancouver to BKK with Air Canada. This is one of the top carriers that operates this route out of CXH.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Vancouver to Suvarnabhumi Airport, check out these options when taking off from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
You can get to CXH from central Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 16 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Vancouver to BKK, stay in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
About Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to Suvarnabhumi Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near BKK:
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 35 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 6 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
For a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Suvarnabhumi Airport, ر.ق. 1,185 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip starting from ر.ق. 2,515. These are the lowest fares right now and may vary based on availability.
We recommend booking 8 months before takeoff. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from Vancouver to BKK within that timeframe.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Vancouver to Suvarnabhumi Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Vancouver to Suvarnabhumi Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Bangkok, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Vancouver to BKK in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
December sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC. Search for cheap flights from Vancouver to Suvarnabhumi Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Bangkok
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bangkok right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to Suvarnabhumi Airport:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are attractions you won't want to skip in Bangkok.
Complete your Bangkok trip with a car rental
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