Travelling from Bangkok to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Bangkok is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Hop off your plane in Frankfurt at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
The average length of a direct Bangkok to Frankfurt flight is 12 hours 5 minutes.
Frankfurt is six hours behind Bangkok and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
With 20 weekly flights between the two airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt with Thai Airways International at 12:25. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last departure from BKK to FRA is with Thai Airways International at 23:45.
Allow plenty of time to get on your Bangkok to Frankfurt flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Frankfurt
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Flying from Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) on a nonstop flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt. From BKK, you can fly directly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Thai Airways International is a leading airline that offers direct Bangkok to Frankfurt plane tickets leaving from BKK.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing Bangkok to Frankfurt flights leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Located around 17 miles from central Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% land on time at their destination.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Split up your Bangkok to Frankfurt flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Don Mueang International Airport and Frankfurt are:
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
On public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 13 miles away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt:
66.48% of flights taking off from Don Mueang International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 7 miles away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and chase adventure across Frankfurt and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead of your Bangkok to Frankfurt flight.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is about 65 miles from the centre of Frankfurt. Once you've hopped off your flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt, it'll take you approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take about 2 hours 40 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near HHN. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Keddy By Europcar and set off in the blink of an eye.
Score the best price by booking your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
April is the busiest month for flights from Bangkok to Frankfurt. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Frankfurt in January.
Before locking in your Bangkok to Frankfurt tickets, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Frankfurt right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt:
Palmengarten and Goethe House are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Frankfurt to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Frankfurt Cathedral.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've experienced Frankfurt. Around 260 miles to the north-east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, roughly 240 miles north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key highlights.