Traveling from Houston to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Houston. Check out your options leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when reserving your flight from Houston to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
Suvarnabhumi Airport is located in Bangkok. The city is in the UTC+7 timezone and is 12 hours ahead of Houston.
To ensure you get on your flight from Houston to BKK, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Houston to BKK. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
IAH is around 27 kilometers from central Houston. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Houston to Suvarnabhumi Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometers away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to BKK flight:
The majority of flights that depart William P. Hobby Airport arrive at their destination right on cue. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 81.06%.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Book a hotel near BKK if you're catching a late flight from Houston to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Check in to one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Follow your own route with a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz and discover more of Bangkok and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Houston to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport to central Bangkok is roughly 27 kilometers. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
At the moment, $474 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Suvarnabhumi Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,026. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Houston to BKK. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Houston to Suvarnabhumi Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
July is when most people book flights from Houston to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Plan your visit to Bangkok in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Houston to BKK plane ticket departing in April if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bangkok to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
December sees temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Suvarnabhumi Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Suvarnabhumi Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and The Royal Place 2 are essential stops on your Bangkok itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Thailand waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometers north-east of Bangkok, a visit to Nakhon Ratchasima will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Night Safari Korat, Saveone Night Market and Butterfly Park.
Rayong is another must-experience destination in Thailand and is around 129 kilometers south-east of Bangkok. No trip is complete without seeing Saeng Chan Beach, Mae Rumphueng Beach and Mae Ramphueng Beach.
