Help with domestic flight to international BKK
Nov 13, 2015, 3:59 pm
#1
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Help with domestic flight to international BKK
I apologize if this has been asked before, I'm new and spent some time browsing the forums but couldn't find an answer.
Flying KBV to BKK 10:10-11:30am via Thai airways.
Departing for BKK to CAN to LAX 3:35pm via China Southern. ASince we will be arriving into the same airport this gives us 4 full hours to un board the plane, gather our bags, and check in for our international flight home to CAN --> LAX. Is this cutting it too close?
The second flight is the return part of a round trip so it's two separate tickets. That means we would have to do immigration once we arrive at BKK that morning right? Is there a way to streamline our bags straight to our destination even if it's a different ticket and airline?
The only other flight from KBV to BKK that morning arrives into BKK at 8am which is in my opinion too much time to be waiting around an airport. Esp considering the flight back is 17 hours already.
Flying KBV to BKK 10:10-11:30am via Thai airways.
Departing for BKK to CAN to LAX 3:35pm via China Southern. ASince we will be arriving into the same airport this gives us 4 full hours to un board the plane, gather our bags, and check in for our international flight home to CAN --> LAX. Is this cutting it too close?
The second flight is the return part of a round trip so it's two separate tickets. That means we would have to do immigration once we arrive at BKK that morning right? Is there a way to streamline our bags straight to our destination even if it's a different ticket and airline?
The only other flight from KBV to BKK that morning arrives into BKK at 8am which is in my opinion too much time to be waiting around an airport. Esp considering the flight back is 17 hours already.
Last edited by sherilynx3; Nov 13, 2015 at 4:40 pm
Nov 13, 2015, 5:28 pm
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BKK is a big airport, but it's not that big, lol. You have more than enough time, don't worry. Personally I'd do that connection with an hour and a half, but I'm probably more comfortable with separate tickets than some people. You always run a risk but unless things really unravel badly a couple hours is sufficient.
They in theory can check your bags to LAX but whether they will or not is up to the competence of the agent.
They in theory can check your bags to LAX but whether they will or not is up to the competence of the agent.
Nov 13, 2015, 6:31 pm
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Flying KBV to BKK 10:10-11:30am via Thai airways.
Departing for BKK to CAN to LAX 3:35pm via China Southern. ASince we will be arriving into the same airport this gives us 4 full hours to un board the plane, gather our bags, and check in for our international flight home to CAN --> LAX. Is this cutting it too close?
Departing for BKK to CAN to LAX 3:35pm via China Southern. ASince we will be arriving into the same airport this gives us 4 full hours to un board the plane, gather our bags, and check in for our international flight home to CAN --> LAX. Is this cutting it too close?
sherilynx3 - Welcome to FlyerTalk.
I agree with dvs7310 - you should have plenty of time.
Nov 13, 2015, 7:57 pm
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Domestic arrivals are relatively simple at BKK...just walk to baggage claim, find your bags, head up to level 4, check in, clear departing Immigration, go to you your gate.
For some, you may be able to utilize the CIQ procedures, so clear Customs in KBV (assuming the airport isn't blockaded with protesters), check bags through to final destination, clear Immigration mid-field at BKK.
http://suvarnabhumiairport.com/en/10...ernational-ciq
For some, you may be able to utilize the CIQ procedures, so clear Customs in KBV (assuming the airport isn't blockaded with protesters), check bags through to final destination, clear Immigration mid-field at BKK.
http://suvarnabhumiairport.com/en/10...ernational-ciq