Flying from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bangkok: what you need to know
Bangkok is 7 hours ahead of Leeds, where Leeds Bradford International Airport is located. Bangkok operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from LBA to Bangkok, leave 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 during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore another city. When browsing flights from LBA to Bangkok, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
You'll need an e-visa for Thailand if you hold a passport from United Kingdom and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bangkok, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most recent updates.
LBA is about 14 kilometres from central Leeds. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 28 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 43 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to LBA? If you're catching an early flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bangkok, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bangkok
C$437 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bangkok. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$838. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LBA to Bangkok, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bangkok throughout the month. It's the best way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to the centre of Bangkok is around 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 6 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bangkok. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Once your flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bangkok has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Bangkok is approximately 27 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
The trip will take approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from LBA to Bangkok, unwind at a hotel close to DMK. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bangkok while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Bangkok, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bangkok in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from LBA to Bangkok in December when temperatures average between 19ºC and 33ºC.
More about Bangkok
After locking in your flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bangkok, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bangkok:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are major attractions which should be on every Bangkok itinerary.
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