Traveling from Chicago to Krabi Airport (KBV): What you need to know
Chicago is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Krabi Airport (KBV) leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Krabi Airport is located in Krabi. The city runs on the UTC+7 timezone and is 12 hours ahead of Chicago.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Chicago to KBV.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Chicago to KBV even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore stopover cities along the route. Dubai Airport (DXB) is an option when flying out of O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Traveling from central Chicago to ORD takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometers in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Chicago to Krabi Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near O'Hare International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is about 19 kilometers from central Chicago. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to KBV flight:
77.88% of flights taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The trip to RFD from the center of Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometers or so.
Make catching an early Chicago to Krabi Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
Flights that take off from RFD reach their destination as scheduled 76.19% of the time.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Krabi Airport (KBV)
Consider staying in a hotel close to KBV if you have a late flight from Chicago to Krabi Airport. Choose one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Krabi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Drive Car Rental, Hertz or Thai Rent a Car and explore beyond Krabi's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Chicago to Krabi Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Krabi Airport (KBV)
Right now, $528 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Krabi Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $885. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chicago to KBV if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Krabi Airport (KBV)
August is when most people book flights from Chicago to Krabi Airport (KBV). Visit Krabi in February for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Chicago to KBV plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. April is the warmest month in Krabi, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Krabi Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Krabi
After booking your flight from Chicago to Krabi Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Krabi:
Railay Beach Viewpoint and Railay West Beach are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Krabi itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Railay Rock Climbing.
Explore more of Thailand
Krabi has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Thailand just waiting to be discovered. About 121 kilometers north of Krabi, a visit to Surat Thani will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Masjid Jamek, Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart.
Around 113 kilometers east of Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favorite stop in Thailand. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.