Travelling from Bangkok to Glasgow: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Bangkok to Glasgow. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are Bangkok's main airports.
Touch down in Glasgow at Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Glasgow's timezone is UTC+0, making Glasgow seven hours behind Bangkok.
To ensure you catch your Bangkok to Glasgow flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Glasgow
To pick up cheap Bangkok to Glasgow flights, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Bangkok to Glasgow across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Flying from Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Bangkok to Glasgow flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bangkok to Glasgow? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Suvarnabhumi Airport:
Of the departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% touch down on time at their destination.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
With public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 23 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Bangkok to Glasgow? Kick back in a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your break officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 66%.
Arriving in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to central Glasgow takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to GLA if you're coming in on a late flight from Bangkok to Glasgow. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Glasgow International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and explore beyond Glasgow's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Glasgow International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is around 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. Following your flight from Bangkok to Glasgow, it takes approximately 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 55 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to PIK. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Bangkok to Glasgow:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting forever for a cab. Pick up a Glasgow Prestwick Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare availability and rates from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Arnold Clark.
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from PIK two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Glasgow
June is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Glasgow. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Glasgow in April.
When booking your Bangkok to Glasgow tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Glasgow, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from Bangkok to Glasgow around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Glasgow
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Glasgow, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Glasgow:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Glasgow itinerary.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Glasgow. Around 402 kilometres to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in United Kingdom, consider Edinburgh, about 64 kilometres east of Glasgow. Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat and National Museum of Scotland are among the biggest draws.
