Flying from Glasgow to Bangkok: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Glasgow to Bangkok. Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are Glasgow's main airports.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are Bangkok's chief entry points.
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7, which is seven hours ahead of Glasgow.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Glasgow to Bangkok flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Bangkok
To find cheap Glasgow to Bangkok flights, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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Flying from Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for Glasgow to Bangkok flights leaving from Glasgow International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Travelling from central Glasgow to GLA takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a convenient hotel near Glasgow International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Glasgow to Bangkok, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% land on time at their destination.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
PIK is around 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your flight from Glasgow to Bangkok:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport land on time.
Arriving in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 29 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Glasgow to Bangkok. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Grab a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and explore Bangkok and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks ahead of your Glasgow to Bangkok flight.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is roughly 21 kilometres from central Bangkok. Once you've disembarked your flight from Glasgow to Bangkok, it takes approximately 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
After your flight from Glasgow to Bangkok, unwind at a hotel close to DMK. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Don Mueang International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and make a speedy getaway.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from DMK three weeks in advance often means more savings and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Bangkok
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Glasgow to Bangkok. July is the most popular month to visit Bangkok. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your Glasgow to Bangkok ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from Glasgow to Bangkok in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC on average.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Bangkok, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are top attractions which should be on every Bangkok itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Bangkok, now it's time to explore more of Thailand. Travel about 467 kilometres north-east to Udon Thani to tick off its top attractions. From Nong Prajak Public Park to Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Thailand, consider Chon Buri, roughly 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall are highlights.
