⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

London to Bangkok flights

London (LGW) to Bangkok (BKK): 5,947 miles (9,570 km) great-circle, about 12h 25m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $780 round-trip on Turkmenistan Airlines, with 1 stop, departing April 25, 2026.

T5Turkmenistan AirlinesT5428
Depart
LGW
London, United Kingdom
16:55
2026-04-25
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Arrive
BKK
Bangkok, Thailand
Returns 04:40
2026-05-09
Stops
1 stop
Distance
5,947 mi
Est. nonstop time
12h 25m
Trip type
Round-trip
$780
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest London to Bangkok fare fly?

$780 round-trip, Turkmenistan Airlines T5428, departing 2026-04-25 at 16:55, returning 2026-05-09. The recorded itinerary left on a Saturday, returning on a Saturday 14 nights later; the fare was observed 0 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is London from Bangkok?

  • Distance: 5,947 miles (9,570 km) great-circle, heading east.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 12h 25m.
  • Departure airport: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London, United Kingdom, UTC+1 on April 25, 2026.
  • Arrival: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Thailand, UTC+7 on April 25, 2026.
  • Time difference: Bangkok is 6 hours ahead of London on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, United Kingdom to Thailand.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 5 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Turkmenistan Airlines T5428, 1 stop, round-trip, 14 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the London to Bangkok fare compare with other routes from LGW?

At $780, it ranked 26th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from LGW (median $463). That is 13.1 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the LGW median of 18.3 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from LGW of similar length: Malé (5,290 mi) at $1078 and Beijing (5,074 mi) at $906.

LGW to BKK is the only one of 30 LGW routes where Turkmenistan Airlines priced cheapest. It is the longest of the 30 routes we track from LGW.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Bangkok?

Of 59 departure airports with a fare to Bangkok, London (LGW) ranked 46th at $780. Lowest: $73 from Phuket (HKT); highest: $1428 from Mexico City (MEX); 14 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Air India (5), Etihad (5), Thai Vietjet Air (4), Air China (3), Scoot (3) and Thai AirAsia (3), plus 31 more.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Europe/London, Asia/Bangkok; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

London to Bangkok flight questions

How far is London from Bangkok by plane?

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London is about 5,947 miles (9,570 km) from Bangkok on a great-circle line from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), heading east. It is the longest of the 30 routes we track from LGW. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from London to Bangkok?

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About 12h 25m nonstop by our estimate for 5,947 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Turkmenistan Airlines fare was with 1 stop. 59 airports in our feed had a fare to Bangkok; this one ranked 46th, and 14 of the 59 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between London and Bangkok?

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On April 25, 2026, London was on UTC+1 (Europe/London) and Bangkok on UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok), so Bangkok was 6 hours ahead of London: noon in London was 18:00 in Bangkok. Daylight saving changes it: in mid-January 2026 the gap is Bangkok 7 hours ahead, in mid-July Bangkok 6 hours ahead.

How much is a flight from London to Bangkok?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $780 per person round-trip on Turkmenistan Airlines flight T5428, departing April 25, 2026, returning May 9, 2026, with 1 stop. At $780, it ranked 26th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from LGW (median $463). That is 13.1 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the LGW median of 18.3 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from London to Bangkok?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Bangkok, 14 of the 59 recorded fares were nonstop. From LGW, 8 of 30 were. Routes from LGW of similar length: Malé (5,290 mi) at $1078 and Beijing (5,074 mi) at $906.

Which airports serve flights from London to Bangkok?

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It departs London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom, and arrives at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand. An international flight, United Kingdom to Thailand. LGW to BKK is the only one of 30 LGW routes where Turkmenistan Airlines priced cheapest.

Where else near Bangkok can you fly from London?

Malé (MLE) $1078Beijing (BJS) $906Islamabad (ISB) $1168Almaty (ALA) $567Bishkek (BSZ) $587Dushanbe (DYU) $504All flights from London →

Other cities with flights to Bangkok

From Phuket (HKT) $73From Shanghai (PVG) $161From Hanoi (HAN) $165From Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) $166From Guangzhou (CAN) $167From Kuala Lumpur (KUL) $184

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