Travelling from Melbourne to Bangkok: what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Bangkok leaving from here.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are Bangkok's major gateways.
9 hours 18 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Melbourne to Bangkok. Based in the UTC+7 timezone, Bangkok is 4 hours behind Melbourne.
The busiest route for flights from Melbourne to Bangkok is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). There are 25 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going first thing, the earliest flight from MEL to BKK is the 00:30 Thai Airways International option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 23:30 with Thai Airways International.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to Bangkok, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
To travel to Thailand for tourism purposes, you will require an e-visa if you hold a passport from Australia. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need additional documents depending on the purpose and duration of your trip. Always check the latest guidelines before booking your cheap flight from Melbourne to Bangkok.
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Melbourne to Bangkok, you can depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Get from MEL to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in one seamless trip.
Thai Airways International is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Melbourne to Bangkok jetting out of MEL.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Melbourne to Bangkok. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 42 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 28 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Bangkok? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Arriving in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour and 6 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Bangkok, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near BKK:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
After your flight from Melbourne to Bangkok has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 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 around 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to DMK. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Melbourne to Bangkok:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Bangkok
RM646 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Bangkok. Return flights start from RM1,208. These fares can change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from Melbourne to Bangkok by booking at least 3 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Melbourne to Bangkok. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Best time to go to Bangkok
April is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Bangkok, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Bangkok based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne to Bangkok, think about the kind of weather you like best. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 37ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Bangkok in December when temperatures average between 19ºC and 33ºC.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Bangkok, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are top sights which should be on every Bangkok itinerary.
Complete your Bangkok trip with a car rental
Explore our range of car rentals once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Melbourne to Bangkok. Whether you're looking for a compact ride, an SUV or something more luxurious, you can compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.