Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 20 minutes.
Bangkok's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Bangkok four hours behind Melbourne.
Choose from 25 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flights. The 00:30 departure with Thai Airways International is the earliest flight you can take. Thai Airways International operates the last service of the day at 23:30.
To ensure you catch your MEL to BKK flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetstar offers direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Bangkok — and maybe even more of Thailand if your schedule allows.
Jetstar has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Thai Airways International is the most punctual carrier offering MEL to BKK flights. An impressive 92.62% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MEL and BKK:
Phuket International Airport
Changi International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
132 € is the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. A return flight starts at 273 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to BKK if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near MEL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
If you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near BKK:
Grab a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and discover Bangkok and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
From Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Bangkok in April.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
December has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to BKK around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Bangkok. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
Around 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok, Chon Buri is another favourite stop in Thailand. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.