Flying from Launceston Airport (LST) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
Bangkok's timezone is UTC+7, making Bangkok four hours behind Launceston.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your LST to BKK flight.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Launceston Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LST and BKK:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Perth Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Launceston Airport (LST) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Launceston Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight is $440. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $950. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LST to BKK, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Launceston Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LST to BKK.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Launceston Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Handy information about Launceston Airport (LST)
Of the departures from Launceston Airport, 68.35% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Launceston Airport from central Launceston, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Launceston Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LST:
Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Consider booking a hotel near BKK if you have a late Launceston Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and explore Bangkok and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Suvarnabhumi Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The quietest month for a flight from Launceston Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Bangkok based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Launceston Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
December has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LST to BKK sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored after you've seen Bangkok. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
Chon Buri is another favourite destination in Thailand and is around 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. No trip is complete without seeing Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.