Cheap flights from Krakow to Bangkok

October is the cheapest month on this route, and fares stay reasonable through the autumn and into early winter. Bangkok's dry, cooler season runs from late autumn to early spring, which is also when demand from Europe peaks, so the weeks around Christmas and New Year are the priciest of the year. Summer in Thailand means heat and heavy rain, and it collides with the Polish holiday season, so July and August fill up early. Midweek departures from Krakow usually cost less than weekend ones, and Tuesday and Wednesday flights tend to be the quietest. If your dates are flexible, let the price calendar choose the week for you.

Nobody flies Krakow to Bangkok non-stop, so every ticket here is a connection, and the airline you choose decides where you change and what is included. Air Arabia, Fly Dubai and Pegasus are the low-cost options: expect a paid meal, a cabin bag only unless you add a checked one, and a stop in the Gulf or in Istanbul. LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, Oman Air, Etihad Airways and Philippine Airlines are full-service, so a checked bag and meals normally come with the fare and the change is usually in Warsaw, Munich, Helsinki, Muscat or Abu Dhabi. Compare the total, not just the headline fare.

Bangkok has two airports and they sit on opposite sides of the city. Suvarnabhumi International handles most long-haul arrivals and lies east of the centre, while Don Mueang International, to the north, is where the low-cost carriers fly in. Check which one your ticket uses before you arrange ground transport, because moving between them takes time. From Suvarnabhumi the Airport Rail Link is the quick way into town, with taxis and buses as alternatives; Don Mueang depends on taxis, buses and a shuttle to Suvarnabhumi. Bangkok traffic is heavy most of the day, so leave a wide margin if you have a connecting flight or a train to catch.

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 whether your whole journey is on a single ticket, because on separate tickets a missed connection is your problem, not the airline's.
• Look closely at the baggage allowance on Air Arabia, Fly Dubai and Pegasus fares, where a checked bag often costs extra.
• Confirm which Bangkok airport you land at, Suvarnabhumi International or Don Mueang International, before you book a transfer.
• Make sure your passport and Thai entry documents are valid for the dates you plan to travel.
• Book early for October, the cheapest month, and be ready to shift your dates if the price calendar shows a cheaper week.
• Weigh the rainy season if you plan to travel in the summer months.