Travelling from Johannesburg to Bangkok: what you need to know
Johannesburg's main base, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok.
When it comes to planning your arrival in Bangkok, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are the major entry points.
Bangkok is five hours ahead of Johannesburg and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your Johannesburg to Bangkok flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok
To find cheap Johannesburg to Bangkok flights, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Johannesburg to Bangkok across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Johannesburg to Bangkok flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The journey from central Johannesburg to JNB takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok, these stays will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Arriving in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is roughly 27 kilometres. It'll take you about 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near BKK:
Explore without limits with a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and chase adventure across Bangkok and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
As soon as your flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Bangkok is approximately 21 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour 5 minutes.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near DMK. Settle in and get cosy after your Johannesburg to Bangkok flight at any of these well-located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Don Mueang International Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare availability and rates from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at DMK can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the busiest month for flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok. To escape the crowds, head to Bangkok in April.
Before locking in your Johannesburg to Bangkok tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 37ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC. Look for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Bangkok
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Bangkok right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Bangkok itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Thailand waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Bangkok, a visit to Udon Thani will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Thailand, head for Chon Buri, about 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall are among its highlights.
