Flying from Bangkok to Krabi Airport (KBV): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Bangkok's main airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Check out your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Krabi Airport (KBV) taking off from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 25 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Bangkok to Krabi Airport flight.
Krabi's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Bangkok. Krabi Airport is located in Krabi.
With 60 direct flights a week between the two airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Krabi Airport (KBV) is the busiest route. Thai AirAsia operates the earliest flight at 6:30am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from BKK to KBV is with Bangkok Airways at 7:40pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Bangkok to KBV.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
You can jump on a direct flight from Bangkok to Krabi Airport (KBV) leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
At BKK, there's a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Bangkok to Krabi Airport, including:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Thai Vietjet Air from BKK to KBV.
Among carriers operating on this route, Thai AirAsia has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Located around 32 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.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Krabi Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Suvarnabhumi Airport's on-time performance, 67.87% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Planning to leave from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)? Direct Bangkok to Krabi Airport (KBV) flight tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
The most popular airlines that have direct flights from Bangkok to KBV taking off from DMK include:
On the DMK to KBV route, Thai AirAsia is the preferred choice for many passengers.
With 69.18% of services arriving as scheduled, Thai AirAsia is the top on-time carrier flying between Don Mueang International Airport and Krabi Airport.
You can get to DMK from the centre of Bangkok in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 27 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Bangkok to KBV flight? Kick back in a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
66.48% of flights taking off from Don Mueang International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Krabi Airport (KBV)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bangkok to Krabi Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KBV instead:
Grab a Krabi Airport rental car and explore Krabi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Drive Car Hire, Hertz and Thai Rent a Car are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Bangkok to Krabi Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Krabi Airport (KBV)
ج.م. 645 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Krabi Airport. A return flight starts at ج.م. 1,286. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Bangkok to KBV.
The best month for landing cheap Bangkok to Krabi Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Krabi Airport (KBV)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Krabi. August is when most people book flights from Bangkok to Krabi Airport (KBV), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Krabi is April, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 31ºC. Book your Bangkok to KBV flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Krabi Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC and 31ºC.
More about Krabi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Krabi right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Krabi Airport:
There are plenty of things to do in Krabi when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to Railay Beach Viewpoint followed by Railay West Beach and Railay Rock Climbing.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Krabi. Around 121 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Masjid Jamek, Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart.
Around 113 kilometres east of Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite stop in Thailand. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
