Travelling from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7, which is seven hours ahead of Lisbon.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LIS to BKK flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lisbon Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between LIS and BKK:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Zurich Airport
Vienna Airport
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Of all flights departing from Lisbon Airport, 56% touch down on time at their destination.
Lisbon Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Lisbon. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near LIS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
If you're coming in on a late Lisbon Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near BKK:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bangkok and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to the centre of Bangkok has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Lisbon Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Bangkok. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Lisbon Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport for April if you want to go to Bangkok during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 34ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LIS to BKK sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.