Flying from Paro Airport (PBH) to Bangkok: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 15 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Paro Airport to Bangkok.
Bangkok is 1 hour ahead of Paro, where Paro Airport is located. Bangkok operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
The most popular route is from Paro Airport (PBH) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). You can select from 11 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PBH to BKK is the 08:00 Druk Air service. If you'd rather fly out later on, the last departure is at 16:20 with Druk Air.
Leave enough time to make your flight from PBH to Bangkok. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as October and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can book a nonstop flight from Paro Airport to Bangkok that arrives at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
Look out for deals with Druk Air. This airline operates direct flights from Paro Airport to Bangkok.
If you have a passport from Bhutan, you will need an embassy visa to visit Thailand. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Paro Airport to Bangkok for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and definitely before you fly.
PBH is around 3 kilometres from central Paro. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 7 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 46 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to PBH? If you're boarding an early flight from Paro Airport to Bangkok, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Paro Airport (PBH) to Bangkok
Rs87,460 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paro Airport to Bangkok. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs189,867. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from PBH to Bangkok, reserve your trip 9 months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Paro Airport to Bangkok. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to the centre of Bangkok is around 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour and 6 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Paro Airport to Bangkok, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near BKK:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Central Bangkok is about 27 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Once your flight from Paro Airport to Bangkok has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 30 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near DMK. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from PBH to Bangkok:
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the most popular month for flights from Paro Airport to Bangkok. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Bangkok in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Paro Airport to Bangkok in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from PBH to Bangkok in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC on average.
More about Bangkok
After booking your flight from Paro Airport to Bangkok, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bangkok:
Grand Palace and Wat Arun are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Bangkok must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Wat Phra Kaew.
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