Flying from Bangkok to Kangra Airport (DHM): What you need to know
The timezone in Dharamsala is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Bangkok. Kangra Airport is located in Dharamsala.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Bangkok to DHM.
Flying over a peak time such as February? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Bangkok to DHM even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find out where you can stop along the way. Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is an option when leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK).
BKK is about 31 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bangkok to Kangra Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport:
68% of flights that take off from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
You can arrive at DMK from the centre of Bangkok in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Bangkok to DHM flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport:
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 66%. This figure shows how frequently flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Kangra Airport (DHM)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to Kangra Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near DHM and be in snooze mode sooner:
Getting from Kangra Airport (DHM) to central Dharamsala
Central Dharamsala is around 13 kilometres from Kangra Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Kangra Airport (DHM)
At the moment, $293 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Kangra Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $641. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Bangkok to DHM, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Bangkok to Kangra Airport tickets across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Bangkok to DHM.
Uncover a great deal on a flight from Bangkok to Kangra Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Kangra Airport (DHM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bangkok to Kangra Airport (DHM). Plan your visit to Dharamsala in September if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Bangkok to DHM plane ticket departing in June if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dharamsala to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Kangra Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
Dharamsala has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India you should also see. Around 145 kilometres south of Dharamsala, a visit to Ludhiana will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Iskcon Ludhiana, Mandir Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Krishna Mandir.
Around 145 kilometres southwest of Dharamsala, Amritsar is another essential stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Golden Temple, Amritsar Heritage Walk & Golden Temple Tour and Amritsar Tourism.
