Cheap flights from Shenzhen to Bangkok

Fares are usually lowest in March, and after that the fare line climbs in steps rather than in a straight line. School holidays, Christmas and the destination's summer are the obvious pressure points, while the months in between can still move week to week, so check live prices before you fix the trip.

The route is split between low-cost and full-service carriers: Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air sit at the budget end, while Shenzhen Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Xiamen Airlines are full-service names, and Cambodia Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Colorful Guizhou Airlines and Yangtze River Express add further choices. Direct flights exist, so at least some services avoid a connection, but on a separate-ticket booking you must treat each segment as its own contract. Budget fares can leave bags, seats and meals as extras, while full-service fares usually include more; always check what the fare actually includes before comparing prices.

Arriving late in the day changes the first hour: immigration may be quieter, but trains, buses and counters can be running reduced services, so decide your onward route before you land. Suvarnabhumi International is the larger airport and sits farther from central Bangkok, while Don Mueang International is closer to the old city and handles many low-cost flights; both have rail links, taxis and buses into town, but the best choice depends on your hotel area and arrival time. Check which airport your ticket names, keep the confirmation handy, and allow extra time for the transfer if you are tired or arriving after dark.

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 the itinerary is nonstop or connects, and if it connects on separate tickets treat missed connections as your own problem.
• Check which Bangkok airport is printed on the ticket, because Suvarnabhumi International and Don Mueang International are not interchangeable.
• Check baggage rules for low-cost fares, since bags, seats and meals may be charged separately.
• Check passport, visa and entry rules for Thailand before you pay.
• Check the fare calendar for March and the months around your dates, including school holidays and the year end.
• Check the arrival time against your transfer options into central Bangkok.