Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7, which is five hours ahead of Johannesburg.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your JNB to BKK flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between JNB and BKK include:
Changi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Currently, Rs96,990 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs140,695. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from JNB to BKK, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
77.1% of flights departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to O.R. Tambo International Airport from central Johannesburg, it takes around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near JNB:
Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Consider staying in a hotel near BKK if you're taking a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and venture far and wide through Bangkok and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
From Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
July is the busiest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Bangkok in April.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from JNB to BKK in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Thailand you should also see. About 467 kilometres north-east of Bangkok, a visit to Udon Thani will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Thailand, consider Chon Buri, about 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall are among the biggest draws.