Bangkok to Manchester, Greater Manchester (BKK–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BKK–MAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Norse Atlantic UK Ltd leads the route. The flight covers 5,985 miles in approximately 11h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z0 Norse Atlantic UK Ltd | 1 | 789 | 11h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BKK: +07 · MAN: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 11:00 AM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Thai passport holders need a Standard Visitor Visa to enter the UK. Apply online through the UK government portal and attend a biometrics appointment at a visa application center in Bangkok. The visa is valid for up to 6 months per visit. Required documents include proof of funds, accommodation details, a return ticket, and evidence of ties to Thailand. The fee is GBP 115. Processing takes up to 3 weeks. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.
Airport Rail Link (ARL) runs from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi in 30 minutes (฿45 City Line; ฿90–130 Express, though Express service is often suspended). Trains run 6am to midnight. Transfer at Makkasan for MRT or Phaya Thai for BTS Skytrain.Metered taxis cost ฿250–400 from central Bangkok plus expressway tolls (฿50–75); expect 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid non-metered taxis; insist on the meter. Ride-share apps (Grab) are widely used and typically cost ฿200–350.
Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.
Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.
BKK–MAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BKK to MAN
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from Norse Atlantic UK Ltd. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BKK to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BKK to MAN ranges from 11 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,985 miles (9,631 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via BAH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.