Travelling from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bangkok: what you need to know
Around 12 hours 32 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Bangkok.
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7. The city is 6 hours ahead of Paris, where Charles de Gaulle Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). You can select from 16 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CDG to BKK is the 12:10 Air France option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 16:05 with Air France.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from CDG to Bangkok.
Travelling over a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bangkok are available for booking. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is where you'll be landing.
Book your seat with Thai Airways. This well-known airline offers direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Bangkok.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from CDG to Bangkok. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
You will need an e-visa for Thailand if you have a passport from France and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Bangkok, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most recent updates.
The journey from central Paris to CDG takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 44 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a handy hotel near CDG? If you're catching an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Bangkok, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bangkok
ج.م. 14,819 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Bangkok. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 29,665. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from CDG to Bangkok, book your trip 9 months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Bangkok. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 35 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 6 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Bangkok. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is roughly 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. Once you've disembarked your flight from Charles de Gaulle 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 journey to take about 1 hour and 5 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to DMK. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from CDG to Bangkok:
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Bangkok while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Bangkok, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
Book your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Bangkok for April to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 37ºC.
December has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC. Look for cheap flights from CDG to Bangkok sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bangkok
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Bangkok right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Bangkok:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Bangkok itinerary.
Complete your Bangkok trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Bangkok and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare companies in one go to find the ideal ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Bangkok.
