Travelling from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC): What you need to know
Kick off your journey 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 Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) jetting off from either of these.
The average duration of a direct Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport flight is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Khon Kaen Airport is located in Khon Kaen. The city's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Bangkok.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) is the most popular route. There are 46 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Thai Airways International at 7:40pm. Choose the first BKK to KKC departure with Thai Airways International at 6:55am if getting there sooner works for you.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Bangkok to KKC. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) operate out of this terminal.
At BKK, there's a good selection of carriers that operate direct flights from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport, such as:
Thai Airways International is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from BKK to KKC.
Thai Airways International is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
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 is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
67.87% of flights that depart Suvarnabhumi Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
You can book a direct Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) flight ticket with departures from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). See if flying from DMK works better for your plans.
From DMK, direct flights from Bangkok to KKC are offered by Thai AirAsia.
On the DMK to KKC route, Thai AirAsia is the top airline in terms of bookings.
With 74.65% of its services arriving as scheduled, Thai AirAsia is the top on-time carrier flying between Don Mueang International Airport and Khon Kaen Airport.
You can reach DMK from central Bangkok in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to travel the 27 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Bangkok to KKC flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Don Mueang International Airport:
66.48% of flights departing Don Mueang International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)
Book a hotel close to KKC if you have a late flight from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Go where the road takes you with a Khon Kaen Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Chic Car Rent, Hertz or Thai Rent a Car and find adventure across Khon Kaen and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport flight.
Getting from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to central Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen Airport to the centre of Khon Kaen is around 5 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport is ج.م. 639. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 1,341. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Lock in cheap flights from Bangkok to KKC by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for landing cheap Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Bangkok to KKC.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)
July is when most people book flights from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC). Plan your visit to Khon Kaen in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Bangkok to KKC flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. April is the warmest month in Khon Kaen, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 41ºC.
January has temperatures of between 15ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Khon Kaen
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Khon Kaen:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Wat Nong Wang, Bueng Thung Sang and Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre are essential stops on your Khon Kaen itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Khon Kaen. Around 97 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre, udon waterworld water park and Wat Pho Chai.
Nakhon Ratchasima is another essential stop in Thailand and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Khon Kaen. No trip is complete without a visit to Night Safari Korat, Saveone Night Market and Butterfly Park.
