Traveling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bangkok: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Bangkok and you'll be traveling for an average of 12 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7. The city is 6 hours ahead of Amsterdam, where Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport is located.
With 28 flights a week between the two airports, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is the most popular route. KLM operates the earliest flight at 17:00. If you're eager to get more out of your day before taking off, the last departure from AMS to BKK is with EVA Air at 21:40.
To ensure you get on your flight from AMS to Bangkok, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Nonstop flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Bangkok are available for booking. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is where you'll be landing.
Get on board with KLM. This well-known carrier offers direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Bangkok.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from AMS to Bangkok. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
If you hold a passport from Netherlands, you will need an e-visa to enter Thailand. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bangkok for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're traveling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
Located around 23 kilometers from the center of Amsterdam, AMS can be reached in approximately 23 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Bangkok? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to AMS:
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Bangkok
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Bangkok is $313. The cheapest price for a return flight is $566. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 3 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AMS to Bangkok.
The cheapest month for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Bangkok is November. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the lowest fare.
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Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is roughly 32 kilometers. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 6 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Bangkok, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near BKK:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is around 27 kilometers from the center of Bangkok. After your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Bangkok, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Traveling by public transport will take approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to DMK. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from AMS to Bangkok:
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Bangkok while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Bangkok, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport to Bangkok for April to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 37ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from AMS to Bangkok in December when temperatures average between 19ºC and 33ºC.
More about Bangkok
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bangkok right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bangkok:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are major attractions which should be on any good Bangkok itinerary.
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