Flying from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC): what you need to know
All great adventures start at one of Bangkok's main airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Explore your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) departing from either of these.
Jump on a direct flight from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 3 minutes.
Khon Kaen (where Khon Kaen Airport is located) and Bangkok share the UTC+7 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
The most popular route is from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC), with 192 direct weekly services. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from BKK to KKC is the 06:00 Thai AirAsia service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 19:40 with Thai Airways.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Bangkok to KKC.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Take off and land with no stops from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Nonstop flights from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) operate from here.
Thai Airways is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport leaving from BKK.
BKK is about 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Have an early flight from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Suvarnabhumi Airport:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Prefer to leave from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)? You can book a direct flight from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) out of this hub.
Thai AirAsia offers direct flights from Bangkok to KKC out of DMK. Book your preferred aisle seat and arrive at your destination without any detours.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in about 1 hour and 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 27 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Bangkok to KKC, take things easy in one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport:
About Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KKC instead:
Getting from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to central Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Khon Kaen. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 14 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport from ₹ 1,683 or travel return from just ₹ 3,626. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
To snag flight tickets from Bangkok to KKC, reserve your journey 7 months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Khon Kaen. Alternatively, follow the crowds and visit in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Khon Kaen. The warmest month is April. Lock in your flights from Bangkok to KKC during then and you can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 41ºC.
Visit in January for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 15ºC and 32ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport.
More about Khon Kaen
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Khon Kaen right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Wat Nong Wang, Khon Kaen National Museum and Hong Mun Mang or Khon Kaen City Museum are essential stops on your Khon Kaen itinerary.
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