Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur Flights

Flying out of Bangkok

Travellers flying out of Bangkok will leave from Suvarnabhumi Airport, whose name means "The Golden Land." Handling over forty-seven million passengers each year, it is one of the busiest airports in Asia and is a hub for numerous airlines, including Airways International, Bangkok Airlines, and Orient Thai Airlines, all of which can be booked online through ebookers. Located at Bang Sao Thong, Samut Prakan, Thailand, the airport is about fifteen miles east of Bangkok's city centre and fifteen miles north of the coast.

Where to Park

Parking at Suvarnabhumi Airport is divided into regular parking and long-term parking lots. The regular lots are located directly next to the terminal and cost 240 baht per day. The long-term parking is a short walk away from the terminals costs only 133 baht per day. If you are planning a longer holiday, you can purchase a monthly parking spot for 950 baht.

Getting There

Ways to get to the airport by public transportation are plentiful. If you're light on luggage, however, the most convenient transportation method will be the bus system. Numerous bus routes stop at the airport, including routes 389, 390, 825, 9904, 9905, 9906, 9907, 9908, 9909, 9910, and 9916, and cost at most 70 baht per ride. Another option is the Airport Rail Link train service. The City Line is the most affordable at 45 baht but makes multiple stops and takes thirty minutes to get to the airport. The two express lines are much faster, averaging fifteen minutes from downtown, but cost 150 baht. Taxis are available for hire for 8 baht per mile plus a small driver fee, or you can let ebookers take care of booking you a car to take you to the airport.

What to Eat

The airport has many fast-food restaurants, including Burger King and Dairy Queen. For a more formal meal, however, Kinramen is a tasty option. It serves Japanese noodle dishes and is a great place to eat if you have some time to kill. The Mango Tree, a Thai restaurant that is known for its pad Thai noodles, is also on site. Both of these options will cost around 180 baht a dish. The Reef Bar is a fun place to grab a drink if you need to fill some time before flying out of Bangkok.

Experience Kuala Lumpur

The best way to begin to experience Kuala Lumpur is to book your flight with ebookers.com. All flights to Kuala Lumpur arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, one of the biggest airports in all of southeast Asia and Malaysia's main international airport. Situated around 30 miles from the city centre, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) features modern glass passenger terminals and a host of amenities to make first-time travellers feel like sophisticated jet-setters. Many airlines service flights Kuala Lumpur, including Air China, British Airways, Lufthansa and Qantas.

The airport train, the KLIA Ekspres, is one of the best ways to get from the airport to the city, taking just half an hour to complete the trip. Commuter trains also stop at the three major train stations located between KLIA and the city centre itself. Taxis and car services are also available, and all of the major car rental agencies have counters at the airport. Ebookers.com can assist you with all your reservation needs, such as booking the right rental car at the right price and reserving flights from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur.

Mild and sunny weather characterizes the climate of Kuala Lumpur, with temperatures averaging at 32¡C all year round. Late autumn to early spring can be a less opportune time to travel, as the monsoon season runs during this period. However, indoor activities abound, including a variety of museums and a spectacular aquarium, the Aquaria KLCC, which features more than 5000 different exhibits.