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Bangkok

Suvarnabhumi International

VTBS
512
Flights/Day
06:11
Local Time
Bangkok
Timezone
5ft
Elevation
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Current Conditions
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VFR
28°C
Few Clouds • 3kt • 1008.00"
Observed: 22:30 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast Convective Activity
12k 8k 4k 0
01:00
CLR
15:00 TEMPO
10k
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) CB (storm) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 07:00 local time
About Suvarnabhumi International

Bangkok has tropical thunderstorms year-round with monsoon intensification (May-October). Storms are typically brief but can be intense.

Is Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport turbulent?

Bangkok lies in the path of monsoon weather systems that bring daily thunderstorms during the wet season. The infamous Singapore Airlines turbulence incident (2024) occurred over nearby Myanmar during early monsoon when storms develop rapidly. Convective cells can grow from benign to severe in under an hour, catching even experienced crews off guard. The airport itself operates efficiently but regional turbulence is a real concern.

  • Southwest monsoon season runs May through October
  • Storm cells can grow from 20,000 to 50,000 feet in under an hour
  • 2024 Singapore Airlines incident injured 71 passengers, killing one
What causes severe turbulence over Southeast Asia?

The monsoon season brings intense moisture that fuels rapid thunderstorm development. Storms can form quickly over the Bay of Bengal and Myanmar, producing severe turbulence even in clear air near cell boundaries. These early-stage storms may not appear on radar, making them particularly dangerous. Routes between Europe/Middle East and Bangkok cross prime turbulence territory.

When is the smoothest time to fly to Bangkok?

November through February offers the driest, most stable conditions. Early monsoon (May-June) and late monsoon (September-October) bring the most unpredictable storms. Regardless of season, keeping your seatbelt fastened at all times is strongly advised on routes over the Bay of Bengal and Myanmar.

Is turbulence at Bangkok dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Bangkok?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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+1 codeshare PG
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HKT 07:30 Local -- Forecast
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Air India
+1 codeshare TG
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Bangkok Airways
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Bangkok Airways
SAI 07:35 Local -- Forecast
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Thai Airways
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Thai Airways
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HAN 07:45 Local -- Forecast
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CMB 07:45 Local -- Forecast
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Saudia
JED 07:45 Local -- Forecast
MU9622
China Eastern Airlines
KMG 07:50 Local -- Forecast
3S589
Aerologic
LEJ 07:55 Local -- Forecast
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Indigo
BOM 07:55 Local -- Forecast
TG433
Thai Airways
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CNX 08:00 Local -- Forecast
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Indigo
BLR 08:05 Local -- Forecast
TG130
Thai Airways
CEI 08:05 Local -- Forecast
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Bangkok Airways
+2 codeshares TG VJ
HKT 08:05 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
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Bangkok Airways
USM 08:10 Local -- Forecast
TG461
Thai Airways
MEL 08:10 Local -- Forecast
HY532
Uzbekistan Airways
TAS 08:10 Local -- Forecast
VJ964
Vietjet Air
DAD 08:10 Local -- Forecast
06:25
Local
BKK PUS
LJ LJ22
06:30
Local
BKK CEI
VJ VJ130
06:35
Local
BKK NST
VJ VJ330
airbus a320-214
06:40
Local
BKK IST
TK TK59
06:40
Local
BKK USM
PG PG109
airbus a319-132
06:43
Local
BKK UTP
VZ1008
06:50
Local
BKK HKT
VJ VJ314
06:55
Local
BKK HAN
8K525 +2
07:00
Local
BKK KKC
TG TG40 +1
07:00
Local
BKK THS
PG PG211
07:00
Local
BKK HDY
TG TG259 +2
07:00
Local
BKK NRT
NH NH806
07:00
Local
BKK UTH
TG TG2
07:01
Local
BKK DAC
8K713
07:05
Local
BKK UBP
TG TG20
07:05
Local
BKK YVR
AC AC66
07:05
Local
BKK HEL
AY AY142
07:05
Local
BKK KBV
VJ VJ340 +1
07:05
Local
BKK ANC
CV CV5952
07:05
Local
BKK GAU
KB KB141
07:10
Local
BKK USM
PG PG107 +1
07:10
Local
BKK KTI
8K802 +1
07:18
Local
BKK PEN
5X147
07:19
Local
BKK HKG
3S540 +1
07:20
Local
BKK KUL
MH MH6071
07:25
Local
BKK MNL
TG TG620
07:25
Local
BKK CNX
TG TG102
07:30
Local
BKK URT
AK AK4212
airbus a320-214
07:30
Local
BKK HKT
TG TG201 +1
07:30
Local
BKK IXB
KB KB131
07:30
Local
BKK DEL
AI AI2333 +1
07:30
Local
BKK PER
TG TG481
07:30
Local
BKK CDG
TG TG
07:34
Local
BKK DMK
PG PG3603
07:35
Local
BKK SGN
TG TG550
07:35
Local
BKK SAI
PG PG903
07:40
Local
BKK KBV
TG TG241 +1
07:45
Local
BKK NRT
TG TG676 +1
07:45
Local
BKK HAN
TG TG560
07:45
Local
BKK CMB
UL UL403
07:45
Local
BKK JED
SV SV3651
07:50
Local
BKK KMG
MU MU9622
07:55
Local
BKK LEJ
3S589
07:55
Local
BKK BOM
6E1050
08:00
Local
BKK CGK
TG TG433
08:00
Local
BKK CNX
PG PG215
08:00
Local
BKK HKG
TG TG600
08:00
Local
BKK SIN
TG TG403
08:00
Local
BKK ICN
TG TG652
08:05
Local
BKK BLR
6E1056
08:05
Local
BKK CEI
TG TG130
08:05
Local
BKK HKT
PG PG271 +2
airbus a320-232
08:10
Local
BKK USM
PG PG123
08:10
Local
BKK MEL
TG TG461
08:10
Local
BKK TAS
HY HY532
08:10
Local
BKK DAD
VJ VJ964
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