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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 16:30
• Latest: departs at 23:45 and lands at 10:20.

The flight takes about 10h 35m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Airport takes 10h 35m, covering 12,082 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Airport range from $966 to $1,188, with an average of $1,064 over the past 12 months. Anything below $966 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $1,064 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $500 return via Ashgabat (ASB), compared with $1,133 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Thai Airways and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $448, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 41m.

One-stop flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 4% on flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,054 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,091, a difference of $37.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and Istanbul Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Thai Airways

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 24m, compared to 13h 43m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 14h 38m via Muscat Seeb (MCT).

Istanbul Airport is 4 hours behind Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (Turkey Time vs Indochina Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Ayasofya, and Istanbul Congress Center. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Airport flights:

• Thai Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Thai Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.