Flying from Bangkok to Victoria: what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Bangkok. Check out your options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when booking your flight from Bangkok to Victoria.
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is the primary arrival point in Victoria.
Victoria is 15 hours behind Bangkok and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you don't miss your Bangkok to Victoria flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Victoria
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Bangkok to Victoria flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Bangkok to Victoria is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and walk away with a sweet deal.
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Flying from Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Whether you want to explore a new city on the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a stop you can make on your Bangkok to Victoria flight.
BKK is about 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Victoria or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
67.87% of flights leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport make it to their destination on time.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
DMK is around 21 kilometres from central Bangkok. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your flight from Bangkok to Victoria:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 66.48%.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Victoria. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 30 minutes.
It usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bangkok to Victoria. Book one of these accommodation options near YYJ instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Victoria International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and find adventure across Victoria and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Victoria International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is roughly 0.64 kilometres from the centre of Victoria. Once you've disembarked your flight from Bangkok to Victoria, it'll take you approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 10 minutes on public transport.
Best time to go to Victoria
July is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Victoria. To escape the crowds, visit Victoria in February.
The warmest month in Victoria is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 23ºC. Book your Bangkok to Victoria ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Bangkok to Victoria in February when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about Victoria
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Victoria, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Victoria:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Victoria itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored after you've seen Victoria. Around 97 kilometres to the north, top sights here include Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Canada, head for Surrey, roughly 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria. Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park are key reasons to visit.
