Traveling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Rome: what you need to know
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1. The city is 6 hours behind Bangkok, where Suvarnabhumi Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from BKK to Rome, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing flights from BKK to Rome, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
When traveling to Italy for tourism purposes, you will need an embassy visa if you have a passport from Thailand. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need other documents depending on the length and purpose of your visit. Always check the most recent guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Rome.
Located around 32 kilometers from the center of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 6 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BKK? If you've booked an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Rome, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Rome
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Rome is $267. The cheapest price for a return flight is $486. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BKK to Rome, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Rome.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is around 32 kilometers from central Rome. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 39 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 51 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Rome, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) is about 18 kilometers from the center of Rome. After your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Rome, it'll take you around 42 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel by public transport, which typically takes 1 hour and 39 minutes.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near CIA. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from BKK to Rome at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Rome
August is the busiest month to board a flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Rome while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Rome, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Rome for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from BKK to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 14ºC.
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Rome, browse our range of hotels including:
Colosseum and Trevi Fountain are a couple of major attractions to put on your Rome to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Roman Forum.
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