Flying from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Bangkok: what you need to know
Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport is located in Gassim. Operating on the UTC+7 timezone, Bangkok is 4 hours ahead of Gassim.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from ELQ to Bangkok.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from ELQ to Bangkok. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
If you hold a passport from Saudi Arabia, you will need an e-visa to enter Thailand. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Bangkok for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and certainly before you fly.
To reach ELQ from central Gassim, it'll take around 27 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Bangkok
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Bangkok is ج.م. 11,664. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 19,848. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ELQ to Bangkok if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Getting cheap tickets from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Bangkok is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Check out the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll notify you right away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap flight tickets from ELQ to Bangkok every day.
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Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is roughly 32 kilometres. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 6 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Bangkok, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near BKK:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. Once you've disembarked your flight from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional 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 also opt for public transport, which will take roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near DMK. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from ELQ to Bangkok:
Best time to go to Bangkok
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Bangkok. July is the most popular month to travel to Bangkok. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Bangkok in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
December sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC. Search for cheap flights from ELQ to Bangkok sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Bangkok, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are attractions you won't want to skip in Bangkok.
Complete your Bangkok trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Bangkok and see the sights at your leisure. Easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Bangkok.
