Flying from Bangkok to Vancouver: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Bangkok to Vancouver. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are Bangkok's main airports.
Hop off the plane at one of Vancouver's major entry points like Vancouver International Airport (YVR). You can also arrive at this city landing at Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) or Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
The average length of a direct Bangkok to Vancouver flight is 13 hours 20 minutes.
Vancouver is 14 hours behind Bangkok and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
With two weekly flights between the two airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the busiest route. Board the first flight from Bangkok to Vancouver with Air Canada at 07:35. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest departure from BKK to YVR is with Air Canada at 08:35.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Bangkok to Vancouver flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Vancouver
Book six months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Bangkok to Vancouver flights.
The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Bangkok to Vancouver is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Flying from Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
You can get a direct flight from Bangkok to Vancouver jetting off from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Start your trip at BKK and touch down at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Check out the promotions with Air Canada. This carrier offers direct Bangkok to Vancouver plane tickets out of BKK.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing Bangkok to Vancouver flights leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Vancouver or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
67.87% of flights that leave from Suvarnabhumi Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Bangkok to Vancouver flight, here's where you can stop when departing from Don Mueang International Airport:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
You can get to DMK from the centre of Bangkok in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 21 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Bangkok to Vancouver, unwind in one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 66.48%.
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is approximately 11 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to YVR if you have a late flight from Bangkok to Vancouver. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Vancouver's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week before your trip.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
After your flight from Bangkok to Vancouver has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is roughly 0.80 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 15 minutes or so.
After your flight from Bangkok to Vancouver, unwind at a hotel near CXH. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
In general, the sooner you book, the better the prices and vehicle selection. Reserve your ride from CXH once you know your travel dates.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Abbotsford Airport (YXX) is about 64 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. It'll take you about 1 hour to reach the city centre in a car after your flight from Bangkok to Vancouver.
Public transport will take you there in around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Enjoy a more leisurely start to your break by checking in to a hotel near YXX after your Bangkok to Vancouver flight. Recover from a day of travel or simply take a moment to find your footing in a new place at:
Whether you're looking for a compact for a solo adventure or a full-size SUV to fit a group of friends, you'll find the ideal Abbotsford Airport rental car for your needs. Browse wheels available here from names such as Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.
If you're after a specific model or make, book your ride from YXX around one week before your flight from Bangkok to Vancouver. This gives you a better shot at getting your preferred car, as well as a better rate.
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Vancouver. To escape the crowds, visit Vancouver in May.
When booking your Bangkok to Vancouver tickets, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Bangkok to Vancouver in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
More about Vancouver
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Vancouver, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vancouver:
Stanley Park and Granville Island are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Vancouver itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Science World.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres to the south-east, top sights here include Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another favourite stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.