London Gatwick to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
9570 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 12h 22m with 6 airlines operating direct service from London Gatwick (LGW) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around £397 return), with peak prices in August (around £985). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from London Gatwick
Gatwick is London's leisure-leaning airport — the home of British Airways' short-haul leisure operation, easyJet's largest UK base and a long lineup of TUI and Norwegian holiday flights. South and central London passengers reach it via the Gatwick Express or Thameslink. The mix is broader than Heathrow on European leisure routes, often cheaper, and you'll see the same destination served three or four times a day across competing airlines — useful when one carrier delays.
Arriving in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi sits 30 km east of the city, with the Airport Rail Link (ARL) reaching Phaya Thai in 26 minutes for ฿45. Thai Airways, BA, Eva Air and Qatar (one-stop) all operate the route. Bangkok is the most reliably cheap long-haul UK route — high season (November–February) sees price spikes, with April–October typically delivering the best fares despite the rainy season.
Who flies LGW to BKK?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| British Airways | BA | 12h 22m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 12h 22m | Economy |
| Norse Atlantic | N0 | 12h 22m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 12h 22m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 12h 22m | Economy |
| Norwegian | DY | 12h 22m | Economy |
6 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LGW→BKK
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
London to Bangkok FAQs
Direct flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) take approximately 12h 22m for the 9570 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from £303. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
6 carriers operate direct service from London Gatwick (LGW) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK): British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Norse Atlantic, Emirates, TUI Airways and 1 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — British Airways typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Thailand (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand before booking.
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) is the primary international airport for Bangkok. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.