Flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Washington DC: what you need to know
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4. The city is 11 hours behind Bangkok, where Suvarnabhumi Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from BKK to Washington DC, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a breeze to find a flight from BKK to Washington DC that includes a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You will need an embassy visa for United States if you hold a passport from Thailand and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements change frequently. So before booking your cheap ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Washington DC, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
Travelling from central Bangkok to BKK takes around 1 hour and 6 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a convenient hotel near BKK? If you've booked an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Washington DC, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Washington DC
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Washington DC is ₹ 34,780. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 60,879. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from BKK to Washington DC, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap tickets from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Washington DC is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Check out the 'Whole month' tool to show the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to the centre of Washington DC is about 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes around 43 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to DCA if you have a late flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Washington DC. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
As soon as your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Washington DC has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 51 minutes by car. Central Washington DC is approximately 56 kilometres from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
The journey will take approximately 3 hours and 26 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near IAD. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from BKK to Washington DC:
Best time to go to Washington DC
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Washington DC while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Washington DC, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Washington DC in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from BKK to Washington DC in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 10ºC.
More about Washington DC
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Washington DC right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Washington DC:
White House Historical Association and The White House are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Washington DC travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at National Mall.
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