Flying from Bangkok to Tampa: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Bangkok to Tampa. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are the two main airports in Bangkok.
Hop off the plane at Tampa's chief entry point, Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Bangkok to Tampa. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
To enter United States for tourism purposes, you will need an embassy visa if you have a passport from Thailand. However, visa rules can change and other documentation may be needed depending on the duration and purpose of your stay. Always check the most recent guidelines before you book your cheap flight from Bangkok to Tampa.
Flying from Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Finding a stopover on your flight from Bangkok to Tampa is simple. Whether you want to potentially save money on your fare or visit a new city, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options. A key stop when flying out of Suvarnabhumi Airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 6 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Bangkok to Tampa? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Suvarnabhumi Airport:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
DMK is about 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Start your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Bangkok to Tampa, stay in one of these hotels close to Don Mueang International Airport:
Arriving in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa is approximately 13 kilometres. It takes around 13 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 57 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bangkok to Tampa. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TPA instead:
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Once your flight from Bangkok to Tampa has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 23 minutes by car. Central Tampa is approximately 29 kilometres from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 2 hours and 11 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to PIE. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Bangkok to Tampa:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Tampa
C$724 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Tampa. Return flights start from C$1,259. These prices can change depending on demand.
To get your hands on cheap flights from Bangkok to Tampa, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your ticket from Bangkok to Tampa.
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Best time to go to Tampa
July is the busiest month for flights from Bangkok to Tampa. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Tampa in May.
When booking your flight from Bangkok to Tampa, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tampa, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Bangkok to Tampa in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Tampa
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Tampa, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tampa:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Ybor City Tattoo Company, Tampa Riverwalk and The Florida Aquarium are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Tampa itinerary.
Complete your Tampa trip with a car rental
Discover our lineup of car rentals once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Bangkok to Tampa. Whether you're after a compact ride, spacious sedan or anything in between, you can compare companies in one go to find the best deal.
