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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to Bangkok:

• Earliest: departs at 06:20 and lands at 18:04
• Latest: departs at 21:20 and lands at 09:04.

The flight takes about 11h 44m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bangkok:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bangkok takes 11h 44m, covering 15,356 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bangkok range from ฿21,142 to ฿33,050, with an average of ฿26,658 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿21,142 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the ฿26,658 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ฿18,095 return via Zhengzhou (CGO), compared with ฿30,215 for direct.

บริติชแอร์เวย์ is the only airline operating London Gatwick Airport to Bangkok flights. 92% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ฿1,991–฿3,375 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Night is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Bangkok flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Since Bangkok is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) – daily rates from around ฿436:

• Drive Car Rental
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Yesaway
• Hertz

Near Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport (DMK) – daily rates from around ฿229:

• Drive Car Rental
• Alamo
• Thai Rent
• Chic Car Rent
• Hertz

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bangkok usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and may arrive at several airports in Bangkok area, including Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Gatwick Airport to Bangkok route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 31m.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bangkok most commonly connect through:

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bangkok. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ฿25,582 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ฿27,742, a difference of ฿2,160.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between London Gatwick Airport and Bangkok. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• บริติชแอร์เวย์
• Norse Atlantic UK

Flying via Ashgabat (ASB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 31m, compared to 15h 45m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 16h 18m via Zurich (ZRH).

Bangkok is 7 hours ahead of London Gatwick Airport (Indochina Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Bangkok are Victory Monument, Pratunam, and Siam Square. These are among the most viewed places in Bangkok on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Bangkok flights:

• Norse Atlantic UK: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• บริติชแอร์เวย์: offers free seat selection
• A.P.G.: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Norse Atlantic UK: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• บริติชแอร์เวย์: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• A.P.G.: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Suvarnabhumi Airport has Miracle Transit Hotel just moments away, where you will be treated to a wellness spa, deluxe rooms and free Wi-Fi. You can also enjoy a range of cuisines on arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The airport features a range of eateries, including McDonald’s, Billion Zone and Fuji Japanese Restaurant.

There are various options to get to Bangkok city centre from the airports, including by train, taxi, public buses or airport limo. The train is cheaper, while the airport limo is the pricier means to get to Bangkok city centre. Book a taxi if you wish to get to Bangkok quickly.

Suvarnabhumi Airport features a range of facilities you can enjoy on arrival at the terminal. These include a designated smoking area, Muslim prayer rooms, lounges, a help desk, a currency exchange office and other banking facilities.

London Heathrow Airport features a range of facilities, making it convenient as you await your departure. You will get access to free Wi-Fi, a charging point, sensory rooms in North Terminal, luggage trolleys and a lost and found desk. There are also duty-free shops, currency exchange facilities and baby-changing and feeding rooms.