Flying from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Krabi Airport (KBV): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Krabi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Bangkok and Krabi share the same timezone, UTC+7.
Flights from DMK to KBV start at 06:45 — the earliest with Thai Lion Air. The latest departure is at 18:45 with Thai Lion Air. In total, you can choose from 172 weekly Don Mueang International Airport to Krabi Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your DMK to KBV flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Getting to Krabi (and then exploring more of Thailand!) is a breeze with Thai AirAsia. This popular airline offers direct flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Krabi Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Thai AirAsia.
The most punctual carrier offering DMK to KBV flights is Thai AirAsia. Its services arrive as planned 69.18% of the time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Don Mueang International Airport to Krabi Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DMK and KBV:
Koh Samui Airport
Chiang Mai International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)
C$32 is the lowest price for a one-way Don Mueang International Airport to Krabi Airport flight. Return flights start at C$55. These fares may change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DMK to KBV, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Krabi Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DMK to KBV by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Krabi Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Of the departures from Don Mueang International Airport, 66.48% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Don Mueang International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Krabi Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near DMK:
Arriving at Krabi Airport (KBV)
If you're getting in on a late Don Mueang International Airport to Krabi Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near KBV:
Follow your own route with a Krabi Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Drive Car Rental, Hertz or Thai Rent a Car and discover more of Krabi and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Krabi Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Krabi Airport (KBV) to central Krabi
From Krabi Airport, Krabi is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Krabi Airport (KBV)
January is the most popular month for flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Krabi Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Krabi in February.
Book your flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Krabi Airport for April if you want to visit Krabi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DMK to KBV in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be explored after you've seen Krabi. Around 129 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Around 121 kilometres east of Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite stop in Thailand. No visit is complete without checking out Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.