Flying from Medellin to Bangkok: what you need to know
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is Medellin's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Medellin to Bangkok jetting off from here.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are Bangkok's chief entry points.
To ensure you catch your flight from Medellin to Bangkok, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling over a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll need an embassy visa for Thailand if you hold a passport from Colombia and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before booking your cheap flights from Medellin to Bangkok, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
Flying from Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
MDE is around 24 kilometres from central Medellin. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 36 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Medellin to Bangkok? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport:
Arriving in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is around 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 35 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 6 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Medellin to Bangkok. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Central Bangkok is around 27 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Once your flight from Medellin to Bangkok has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour and 5 minutes.
After your flight from Medellin to Bangkok, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to DMK. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Bangkok
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Bangkok is C$1,088. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$2,114. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Medellin to Bangkok if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the busiest month for flights from Medellin to Bangkok. To escape the crowds, head to Bangkok in April.
When booking your flight from Medellin to Bangkok, think about the kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 37ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, book a cheap ticket from Medellin to Bangkok in December when temperatures average between 19ºC and 33ºC.
More about Bangkok
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bangkok right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Medellin to Bangkok:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are top attractions which should be on every Bangkok itinerary.
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