Flights from Chicago to Bangkok (CHI to BKK)

Bangkok is the capital and most populous city of the Kingdom of Thailand. It is known in Thai language as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep. Located in the Chao Phraya River delta in Central Thailand, it ranks as one of the top tourist destinations in South Asia that wows its visitors with architecturally-remarkable temples and palaces, scenic canals, traditional markets with a profound street food culture and a vibrant nightlife. Bangkok tops the charts of the world's most visited city as per MasterCard's Global Destination Cities Index and was the ‘World's Best City’ for four consecutive years by Travel + Leisure magazine a few years back.

Things to do in Bangkok

Grand Palace

Bangkok’s numero uno attraction, the Grand Palace is the royal residence since 1782. It stands as an opulent structure in typical Thai architecture featuring gilded tops and spread across a stately 218400 square meters. The only caution to be is that visitors must be dressed conservatively while entering here.

Wat Pho

Wat Pho or Wat Chetuphon is the oldest and in Bangkok. It is fabled to have miraculous and curative powers and is frequented with absolute veneration by the worshippers. This grand temple is home to the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, a 45-meter-long and 15-meter-high statue that is decorated with numerous precious stones.

Wat Arun

A token of 18^th century armed conflict between Thailand and Burma, Wat Arun is a temple that was built after the city had fallen to the Burmese and was razed to the ground. The commander of Thai forces, General Taksin vowed to defeat the invaders and rebuild a temple there.

Best Time to Visit Bangkok

Winter season, the months from November to March are the best to book your flights from Chicago to Bangkok. It is the season when you can have a great time enjoying football tournaments in the city. Book your flights from CHI to BKK during this time of the year to enjoy famous cultural events like the Thai New Year. It is advised to book Bangkok flights in advance to avoid paying more during peak season.