Flying from Launceston Airport (LST) to Bangkok: what you need to know
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7. The city is 4 hours behind Launceston, where Launceston Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from LST to Bangkok, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from LST to Bangkok. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Perth Airport (PER)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you hold a passport from Australia, you'll need an e-visa to enter Thailand. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Launceston Airport to Bangkok for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and certainly before you fly.
Central Launceston to LST is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 17 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Have an early flight from Launceston Airport to Bangkok? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near LST:
How to find the cheapest flights from Launceston Airport (LST) to Bangkok
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Launceston Airport to Bangkok is C$367. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$735. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LST to Bangkok if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap tickets from Launceston Airport to Bangkok is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Launceston Airport to Bangkok. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 35 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 6 minutes if you're using public transport.
Book a hotel close to BKK if you're catching a late flight from Launceston Airport to Bangkok. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Once your flight from Launceston Airport 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 27 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
You can also travel using public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to DMK. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from LST to Bangkok:
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the busiest month for flights from Launceston Airport to Bangkok. To skip the crowds, travel to Bangkok in April when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Launceston Airport to Bangkok for April to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 37ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC. Search for cheap flights from LST to Bangkok sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bangkok
After booking your flight from Launceston Airport to Bangkok, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bangkok:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are major attractions which should feature on any good Bangkok itinerary.
Complete your Bangkok trip with a car rental
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