Flying from Vancouver to Bangkok: what you need to know
Organising your flight from Vancouver to Bangkok begins with finding the best airport to start your trip. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main terminals in Vancouver.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are Bangkok's major gateways.
The average length of a direct flight from Vancouver to Bangkok is 16 hours 12 minutes. Bangkok's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Bangkok 14 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is the most traveled route that connects these two cities. There are 2 departures a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from Vancouver to Bangkok is with Air Canada at 23:25. Choose the first YVR to BKK departure with Air Canada at 00:30 to maximise your time in Bangkok.
To ensure you catch your flight from Vancouver to Bangkok, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
To enter Thailand for tourism purposes, you will need an e-visa if you hold a passport from Canada. However, visa rules can change and you may need additional documents depending on the purpose and length of your visit. Always check the most recent guidelines before you book your cheap flight from Vancouver to Bangkok.
Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're after a direct flight from Vancouver to Bangkok, you can depart from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Get from YVR to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in one seamless trip.
When jetting out of YVR, you can catch a direct flight from Vancouver to Bangkok with Air Canada.
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 33 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver to Bangkok, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 16 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your flight from Vancouver to Bangkok:
Arriving in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is around 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to BKK if you have a late flight from Vancouver to Bangkok. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
As soon as your flight from Vancouver to Bangkok has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Bangkok is approximately 27 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour and 5 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near DMK. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Vancouver to Bangkok:
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Bangkok
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Bangkok is Rs97,629. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs201,986. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from Vancouver to Bangkok, book your trip 9 months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Vancouver to Bangkok. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Best time to go to Bangkok
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver to Bangkok. July is the busiest month to travel to Bangkok. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Vancouver to Bangkok, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Bangkok in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC on average.
More about Bangkok
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bangkok right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to Bangkok:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are must-do's during your Bangkok adventure.
Complete your Bangkok trip with a car rental
Browse our lineup of car rentals once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Vancouver to Bangkok. Whether you're after an SUV, a compact ride or something in between, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.
