Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bangkok: what you need to know
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7. The city is seven hours ahead of Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to catch your EDI to Bangkok flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper flight ticket from EDI to Bangkok. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Travelling from central Edinburgh to EDI takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near EDI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Bangkok or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
67.94% of flights departing from Edinburgh Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bangkok
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Bangkok flight is ₹ 25,698. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 52,124. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from EDI to Bangkok if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you have flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Edinburgh Airport to Bangkok ticket.
Save time looking for cheap flights from EDI to Bangkok by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find an affordable flight from Edinburgh Airport to Bangkok with the help of our filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you about 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Bangkok. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz to explore Bangkok and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from EDI to Bangkok.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is roughly 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. Once you've hopped off your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Bangkok, it'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to call home for the night near DMK. Unwind and get cosy after your EDI to Bangkok flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport timetables or long cab queues. Pick up a Don Mueang International Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the availability and rates from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz.
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from DMK three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Bangkok
Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Bangkok. The city buzzes in peak season, but prices are typically higher and major attractions can be crowded. Go to Bangkok in low season for a quieter vibe.
Lock in an Edinburgh Airport to Bangkok flight ticket with a departure in April if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 37ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI 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 Edinburgh Airport to Bangkok, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Wat Arun and Grand Palace are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Bangkok must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Wat Phra Kaew.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Bangkok. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
If you want to check out another great destination in Thailand, consider Nakhon Ratchasima, about 225 kilometres north-east of Bangkok. Art and Culture Centre, Vongchavalitkul University, Wat Pa Salwan (Burapha Chan Chedi) and บ้านสวนเกษตรอินทรีย์ (บ้านสวนในซอย) are among its highlights.