How much between flights?

Question

I will be arriving on an international flight at 4:20pm. I watch to fly to Samui the same day. I have to claim my luggage and check back into Bangkok Airways. How much time should I put between the two flight? 3 hours, ok?

resijohannsen · Answer

yeah 3 is good, especially since u gotta factor in the walk from the international arrival to the bkk airways counter. it's not a quick hop, u go through immigration, grab bags, then it's a bit of a hike to the check-in desks. if ur feeling hungry after, the magic food court near gate d is where the staff eat, cheap and decent. just double check ur boarding pass says "bangkok airways" and not "bangkok air," different airlines, different terminal spots, easy mix-up

angelicatroester · Answer

3 hrs is fine but honestly u could do 2.5 if ur first flight's on time. bkk's immigration can get slow in the late afternoon though, like 4pm is when the big european flights land, so don't push it below 3 if u can help it. also samui flights leave from the same pier A gates, so no terminal change, just a long walk. grab a mango sticky rice at the magic food court near gate d if u have time, way better than the overpriced cafes past security.

angelikakanzler · Answer

3 is safe but honestly the real variable is whether ur arriving flight is on time. 4:20pm lands right in the thick of the european arrivals push so even with fast track u might sit in line 30 mins. the bkk airways counter on level 2 is chill that time of day but if ur coming from a different terminal than the main one, factor in the shuttle ride. i'd say keep 3 but download the bkk airways app to check gate changes, samui can swap gates last minute. if u end up with extra time, the airside lounge near gate c has decent showers for like 500 baht, worth it after a long flight

marei · Answer

Three hours is the right call, especially since that's exactly when the afternoon rush hits. The big European banks arrive between 3 and 5pm, so immigration can back up for 20-30 minutes even with the fast track lanes. Once you're through, you'll clear customs and recheck your bag at the Bangkok Airways counter on level 2, which rarely has a line that late. The only thing I'd flag is that the Samui gate area is at the far end of concourse A, so it's a solid 15 minute walk after security. If your incoming flight lands on time you'll have plenty of buffer, but a delay of under an hour still leaves you comfortable.

nellylueke · Answer

3 hours is honestly plenty, even with luggage and rechecking. bkk is efficient, and if ur flights are both out of the main terminal (which they will be for samui), you'll clear immigration and grab ur bags in like 45 mins. the only real risk is if ur first flight is delayed, so maybe 2.5 hours would've been fine too, but 3 is safe and gives u time for a coffee and a slow walk to the gate. just don't wander off to the basement food court, that's a time sink lol

Neu aus Bangkok