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What is the best time to arrive at Bangkok immigration by plane to avoid long wait times?

Andy *********
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Is there a good/slow time for immigration to arrive by plane in Bangkok. I have many options, early morning through late evening.
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There isn't a definitive answer to when the best time to arrive at Bangkok immigration is, as wait times can vary significantly depending on the number of flights arriving simultaneously. Personal experiences suggest early morning arrivals (around 1-3 AM or 6 AM) often have shorter wait times, although it can also depend on the airlines' schedules. Some travelers reported quick processing even during busier periods, while others recommend purchasing a fast track entry pass for quicker access. Ultimately, factors like flight times and busy periods influence the wait, making it somewhat unpredictable.
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Ivan *********
Ivan *********
The point is that there are many variables that can help /hinder your progress in any air travel-Travel has taught me to be relaxed and relaxed about little delays . We all get there in the end ....
Ivan *********
Ivan *********
I usually fly overnight and arrive early in at Suva - One time We landed and then we waited for the connecting step /Service arm.I got through Immigration very quickly -Then we all waited for 45 minutes for the Luggage t
Kel ********
Kel ********
The fastest way is pay for fast track before you arrive. Your luggage and you will be out quick anytime day or night.
Nick ******
Nick ******
If you are concerned just book the fast track entry pass
Paul *******
Paul *******
Where can that be booked?
Nick ******
Nick ******
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Rick ********
Rick ********
I never have a problem getting through they always fast track me.
Denise **********
Denise **********
When I arrived I was expecting the worst. So many people. It looked chaotic but they had it all under control and it moved fast 10minutes. Baggage about 20 minutes
Rob ********
Rob ********
Just pot luck really , if a couple of A380 land same time and your on one at the back that’s potential 1200 people at same time .
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
There is no answer to this question. On any given day it’s is just purely how many flights land just around the time yours does.

You could check the various apps that give you flight arrivals boards for any given day and choose a time that looks good, but for various reasons like delays and weather or whatnot you could still find yourself with 5 flights just before you.

It’ll be 10 minutes up until around an hour to get through. Pay for the fast track if you want. Although as someone else posted they got through quicker not doing so. Toss a coin. It’ll be heads 10 minutes or tails 1 hour. Or wait was that the other way around?
Paul *******
Paul *******
Most days are the same, because most airlines schedule daily flights or the same number of flights each day to Bangkok. So then it becomes a case of what time of day you're arriving. Early mornings tend to be fairly quiet, then comes the mid morning rush, then it's calmer again around lunchtime and gets busy again mid afternoon through to early evening.
Mike ********
Mike ********
I’ve arrived at 6am and gone straight through, and this time I arrived at 4pm and still went pretty much straight through with a fast moving line,.
Stephen *******************
Stephen *******************
Just avoid the queues with lots of newly arrived Chinese passengers- they are never prepared for anything 😱
Paul ********
Paul ********
Easy when CHEAP Flights land full of Backbegers n 2 week Millionaire
Mart ******
Mart ******
You will always be through immigration before your bags.
Giorgio ******
Giorgio ******
@Mart *****
absolutely ! so who cares 10 or 30 minutes you'll have 20 more minutes for the bags .

for rolling bags lovers though it's good to go the fast track 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Delvonte ********
Delvonte ********
Early am
Michael ********
Michael ********
Roll the dice
Giorgio ******
Giorgio ******
what difference does it make if it takes 10 minutes or 30 minutes ??? except if you have a connecting flight . today I waited 10 minutes at 9'30 . sometimes I've been waiting 45 minutes at 6'30 . but also sometimes 5 minutes at 6'30 .

so you get there and see . otherwise ask your crystal ball
Duncanc **********
Duncanc **********
@Giorgio *****
what a way to live life 🥰
Giorgio ******
Giorgio ******
@Duncanc *********
if you say so 🤔🤔🤔🤔
Madz ******
Madz ******
It's only about 30quid for fast track 👍🏽
Sam ********
Sam ********
@Madz *****
where do you register for fast track?
Madz ******
Madz ******
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Sam ********
Sam ********
@Madz *****
thank you! 🙂
Giorgio ******
Giorgio ******
@Madz *****
today normal track !! I went faster than the fast track ..hilarious !!!!!
Madz ******
Madz ******
Wayne *********
Wayne *********
Depends how many flights arrive same time
Klaus *********
Klaus *********
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Bä ****
1-3 am from by personal experiences
Michael *********
Michael *********
I arrived 2 days ago at 06.30am and it took 10 minutes to get thru
Оливер *********
Оливер *********
Get a walking cain. Always works for me. They always usher me to the priority lane!
Braulio *********
Braulio *********
Оливер *********
Оливер *********
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
It's going to be different every day, depending on when flights arrive.

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