Travelling from Milan to Bangkok: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Milan to Bangkok begins with finding the best airport to start your journey. Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) and Milan Linate Airport (LIN) are the main terminals in Milan.
Hop off your plane in Bangkok at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang Airport (DMK).
Around 10 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Milan to Bangkok flight.
Bangkok is six hours ahead of Milan and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
With seven weekly flights between the two airports, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Milan to Bangkok with Thai Airways International at 13:05. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from MXP to BKK is with Thai Airways International at 14:05.
Leave enough time to get on your Milan to Bangkok flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Bangkok
Book nine months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Milan to Bangkok flights.
February is the best month for scoring an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Milan to Bangkok. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Flying from Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can book a direct flight from Milan to Bangkok departing from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). Start your journey at MXP and arrive at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
Secure your Milan to Bangkok plane tickets with Thai Airways International. This airline is a top choice for direct flights from MXP.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even explore another city. When browsing Milan to Bangkok flights departing from Milan Malpensa Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel near Milan Malpensa Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Milan to Bangkok, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Milan Malpensa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Split up your Milan to Bangkok flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Milan Bergamo Airport and Bangkok are:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Vienna Airport (VIE)
Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
You can get to BGY from central Milan in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Milan to Bangkok? Check in to a hotel near Milan Bergamo Airport before your trip officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
75% of flights out of Milan Bergamo Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Milan Linate Airport (LIN)
Searching for a ticket from Milan to Bangkok with one or more stops can give you more departure time choices and access to cheaper fares. When flying from Milan Linate Airport (LIN), here are a few places you can detour to on your way to Bangkok:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Munich Airport (MUC)
LIN is around 8 kilometres from central Milan. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 20 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
Make catching an early Milan to Bangkok flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Milan Linate Airport and get to the check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
LIN has an on-time performance rate of 83%. This means the majority of its flights reach their destination as expected and your plans stay right on track.
Arriving in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok takes around 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Bangkok. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz and venture far and wide through Bangkok and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
The centre of Bangkok is about 21 kilometres from Don Mueang Airport (DMK). Once your flight from Milan to Bangkok has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 35 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to lay your head close to DMK. Unwind after your Milan to Bangkok flight at any of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Don Mueang Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from DMK three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Bangkok
January is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Bangkok. To avoid the crowds, go to Bangkok in March.
When booking your Milan to Bangkok tickets, consider what kind of weather works for you. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Look for cheap flights from Milan to Bangkok around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Bangkok
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Bangkok right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Milan to Bangkok:
The Grand Palace and The Temple of the Emerald Buddha are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Bangkok must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Songkran Festival Silom.