Cheap Flights from Auckland International to Bangkok

Which airlines fly from Auckland to Bangkok?

Thai Airways has direct flights from Auckland to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.

All other flights from New Zealand to Bangkok have at least 1 stop along the way. Compare airtickets from:

• Air New Zealand
• Cathay Pacific
• Malaysia Airlines
• Qantas
• Singapore Airlines

When's the best time to book a flight to Bangkok?

Skyscanner has found that you can save around 12% on flights to Bangkok if you book your trip 26 weeks (roughly 6 months) before you plan to fly.

Find out more about the best time to book flights to Thailand

Is there a time difference between Auckland and Bangkok?

Yes. Bangkok is 5 hours behind Auckland in the winter and 6 hours behind in the summer.

What weather should you expect in Bangkok?

Thailand is a hot country, and you'll notice the difference as soon as you step off your flight to Bangkok. Even in the coldest month (January), the average temperature is 28°C. This can exceed 40°C at the height of summer.

Being tropical, Bangkok is also a lot wetter than Auckland, receiving over 4 times as much rainfall. The wettest month is September which has more than 300mm of rain.

How expensive is Bangkok?

Bangkok is a cheap city by New Zealand standards, especially if you do like the locals do and haggle prices at markets and taxis.

The Thai baht is the national currency.

Departing from Auckland Airport

Auckland International Airport (AKL) is just a short drive from the CBD. You can save money on parking if you book online beforehand. If you're a member of the Strata Club, you'll get more benefits if you book parking and other services through the airport's free app.

Flights from Auckland to Bangkok use the International Terminal. The check-in counters are on the ground floor, on the left side as you enter the building. When you've got your boarding pass, you can proceed upstairs for the security checks, departure gates, airport lounges and other facilities.

There are plenty of dining and shopping options at the airport, before and after baggage checks.

Bangkok airport arrivals

Bangkok has 2 airports:

• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
• Bangkok Don Mueang Airport (DMK)

Nearly all flights from Auckland to Bangkok arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport. This has 1 large terminal, which is separated into international and domestic areas. The international side is further split into 3 concourses, with immigration and customs in the centre. If you're taking a connecting flight, the transfer counters are located upstairs.

By taxi, it takes about 30 minutes to get from the airport to Bangkok city centre and should cost 400-500 baht (NZ$18-NZ$22). A train takes around 40 minutes, while a bus can take over an hour.

What ID do you need for this flight?

• You need to show a valid passport to board flights to Bangkok.
• New Zealand passport holders receive a visa on arrival in Thailand for up to 30 days.

When should I arrive at Auckland Airport for my flight?

It's recommended that you arrive 3 hours before your flight to Bangkok is scheduled to take off.

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Please note: all information is correct as of July, 2018.