Colombo to Bangkok Flights

Bandaranaike International Airport

The Bandaranaike International Airport is located on Canada Friendship Road, approximately 21 miles from Colombo. Twenty-four airlines serve the airport, including SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Air Asia and China Eastern Airlines. When you use Orbitz.com to find flights from Colombo to any destination in the world, it's easy to find great deals. The website searches through flights from all of the available airlines to find you an air ticket that fits your travel needs and budget.

Parking and Transportation

The airport has various parking lots available if you need to leave your car while you travel. The terminal car park costs $2.73 per day, and the remote car park costs $1.82 per day. You can also take a taxi to the airport from Colombo. The city has a fleet of over 600 taxicabs, and cab fare to the airport costs approximately $54.52. Buses also run between the city and the airport throughout the day.

Dining at the Airport

The airport has restaurants located in the departure lobby and the transit lounge. These restaurants serve a variety of international foods. The airport also has a café and bar that serves drinks and alcoholic beverages. When you use Orbitz.com to book flights from Colombo, all of your travel arrangements are taken care of before you arrive at the airport. This gives you plenty of time to relax and enjoy a meal before you board your plane.

Airports in Bangkok

Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is one of the most popular tourist hotspots in the world. In fact, it's second only to London in terms of international visitors. You can book cheap flights to Bangkok with the help of Orbitz.com. Use the powerful Orbitz.com search engine to find exactly the bargain you're looking for. Bangkok is serviced by two major airports: Don Mueang and the recently opened Suvarnabhumi for all international air traffic. Suvarnabhumi Airport is about 20 miles east of the city center. Dozens of international airlines arrive and depart from the modern and state-of-the-art Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Transportation From the Airport

Because Suvarnabhumi is so massive, a shuttle bus service is available to deliver passengers to the car rental center, city bus terminal or long-term parking area. Public taxis charge a 50-bhat airport surcharge. Depending on the traffic conditions, traveling into the city center can take an hour or longer. A public bus service provides transport to several important locales within the city. Bus fare is 35 baht.

Weather in Bangkok

Bangkok has a hot, tropical climate. High temperatures throughout the year hover around 90 degrees. The summer monsoon brings several feet of rain, while the dry winter months may see little or no rain for extended periods.

Things to Do in Bangkok

Two main attractions draw international tourists to Bangkok every year. One is the famous nightlife. Bangkok has an exotic flair that appeals to younger travelers. On the other hand, the hundreds of ancient Buddhist relics and monument offer cultural attractions for the more relaxed, meditative travelers. When you start your trip by searching for cheap flights to Bangkok on Orbitz.com, you'll have the luxury of taking your time exploring this metropolis.