Cheap flights from Cork to Bangkok

September is the cheapest month to fly Cork to Bangkok, and the fare calendar also covers October, November, December, January, March, April and June. Thailand's cool, dry stretch from late autumn into early spring draws the crowds, so flights around Christmas, New Year and Thai New Year in April are the ones that fill first. Midweek departures often undercut Friday and Sunday, and booking a couple of months ahead leaves the fare room to settle. September itself falls in Bangkok's wet season, which is part of why it comes cheap.

Almost everything here is full-service: Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines set the tone, and no low-cost carrier appears in the mix. Aer Lingus and HOP! typically work the short first leg out of Cork International before handing you to one of the long-haul carriers, and every itinerary involves at least one connection. What differs most is what the fare includes: long-haul tickets usually cover meals and a checked bag, but rules can vary between the carriers on one booking, so check inclusions leg by leg.

Suvarnabhumi International is the larger of Bangkok's two airports, built for long-haul traffic, so expect long walks between gates and a genuine queue at immigration when several arrivals land at once. Don Mueang International is the older, more compact site, used mainly by regional and low-cost carriers. Both sit outside the city centre, and each has a rail link into town, with taxis and ride-hailing apps covering the last stretch. If your plans involve moving between the two airports, leave generous time for the cross-town transfer.

Currency

THB (฿)

Power sockets

Type A, B, C, F · 220 V

Language

Thai

Emergency number

191, 199, 1669

Calling code

+66

Internet domain

.th

Population of Bangkok

5.7 M (2018)

Time zone

UTC+07 (Asia/Bangkok)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check the baggage allowance on each leg separately, because one connecting ticket can mix carriers with different rules.
• If the trip is sold as two separate tickets, check whether bags are checked through and who rebooks you after a missed connection.
• Check which Bangkok airport your ticket uses, Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang, since moving between the two takes real extra time.
• Check Thai entry requirements for your passport before booking, including how long it must remain valid.
• Check September against the rest of the calendar, since dates around Christmas and Thai New Year usually cost more.