Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Milan: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 10 hours 50 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Milan.
The timezone in Milan is UTC+1. The city is 6 hours behind Bangkok, where Suvarnabhumi Airport is located.
With 9 weekly flights between the two airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the most popular route. Thai Airways operates the earliest flight at 00:35. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from BKK to MXP is with Thai Airways at 00:40.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from BKK to Milan. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You can book a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Milan that arrives at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP).
Thai Airways is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Milan.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even tour another city. When browsing flights from BKK to Milan, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
To travel to Italy for tourism purposes, you will need an embassy visa if you have a passport from Thailand. However, visa rules can change and you may need further documentation depending on the duration and purpose of your trip. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Milan.
BKK is around 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 6 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BKK? If you're boarding an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Milan, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Milan
R 3,332 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Milan. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,644. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from BKK to Milan, reserve your trip 6 months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Milan is February. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time checking for cheap tickets from BKK to Milan every day.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Milan, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 45 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 53 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Milan, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MXP:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
As soon as your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Milan has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 58 minutes by car. Central Milan is roughly 64 kilometres from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY).
You can expect the journey to take about 2 hours and 18 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near BGY. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from BKK to Milan at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Milan
July is the busiest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Milan. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Milan in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Milan in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from BKK to Milan in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Milan
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Milan right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Milan:
Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano and Milan Cathedral are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Milan itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Complete your Milan trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Milan and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare rates in one place to find the ideal ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Milan.
