Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, a Southeast Asian country filled with vibrant and culture. The city is infamous for its exciting street life, majestic royal palaces and of course, its iconic Buddhist Temples. The city has many well-known shopping areas as well. There, visitors may find a vast number of options on all goods and even practice a few your bargaining skills. Also, festival-goers enjoy coming to Bangkok too, as numerous exhilarating festivals are being held in the city all year round. Bangkok also serves as a gateway to other parts of Thailand as well. Thus, Bangkok is always buzzing with tourists from all over the world. Bangkok is the place for all types of tourists with any budget.

Best time to fly from Kalibo-Boracay to Bangkok

The best time to visit Bangkok is during late November and early December as that is when the city is drying out from the monsoon season and experiencing a slight cool down. Also, the holiday crowds have yet to arrive. Visitors are advised to avoid one of the biggest festivals of the year in Bangkok, which is Songkran (Thai New Year). It takes place in mid-April, bringing especially large crowds. This also applies to Christmas and the New Year holidays in the city. When it comes to shopping, the best time for shopping in Bangkok is from mid-June until mid-August. This is when the "Amazing Grand Sale" takes place where shops offer discounts up till 80 per cent on items like clothes, electronic items, jewellery and more.

Main airports available in Kalibo-Boracay and Bangkok

Kalibo International Airport – The KaliboInternational Airport is an international airport that serves the area of Kalibo, the capital province of Aklan, Philippines. The airport is only a 5-minute drive from Kalibo Town and a 10-minute drive to the Bakhawan Mangrove Forest, one of Kalibo's most popular tourist attractions. Kalibo Airport is only a 75-minute shuttle or van ride to Boracay Island's main port of entry in Caticlan. The airport is equipped with duty-free stores, souvenir shops, as well as small cafes and canteens for dining. Besides that, massage services and a children's play area is available at the airport's ground level. There are ticket booths for buses, chartered vans, and private cars directly outside the arrival terminal of Kalibo Airport.

Don Mueang International Airport – The airport is one of the two international airports servicing Bangkok city. It was officially opened as the Royal Thai Air Force base in 1914, and commercial flights began in 1924, making it one of the world's oldest commercial airports. Since the opening of the new airport, it has become the world's largest low-cost carrier airport. A train service runs from Don Mueang Airport between the hours of 06:00-21:00. Visitors can ride the train from Don Mueang Train Station to Hua Lamphong station to get to the centre of the city. By road, the airport has two main access routes. Among these, the most convenient route is via the Don Mueang Tollway. Another main airport entrance is Vibhavadi Rangsit Road. Besides, four bus routes service the airport.

Climate pattern in Kalibo-Boracay to Bangkok

Bangkok, like most of Thailand, has a tropical savanna climate and is under the influence of the South Asian monsoon system. The city experiences three seasons which are hot, rainy, and cool, although temperatures are fairly hot all-year-round, ranging from an average low of 22.0 °C (71.6 °F) in December to an average high of 35.4 °C (95.7 °F) in April. The rainy season begins with the arrival of the southwest monsoon around mid-May and September is the wettest month in Bangkok. The rainy season lasts until October when the dry and cool northeast monsoon takes over until February. The hot season is generally dry but also sees occasional summer storms. The surface magnitude of Bangkok's urban heat island has been measured at 2.5 °C (4.5 °F) during the day and 8.0 °C (14 °F) at night.

Highlights attractions in Bangkok

• The Grand Palace - The Grand Palace is no longer the official administrative seat of the government or home to the Thai King. However, the original buildings used for these purposes still stand and can be toured during visitors. The palace is decorated in a grand manner, with numerous attractions to see. The white exterior walls keep the priceless relics hidden from the public. Still, upon paying the entrance fee, visitors are treated to views of towering statues and beautiful temples across its grounds. The palace ground is huge and a trip to the palace can take many hours as there are over 214,000 sq. Meters to cover. History, art and architecture lovers will surely have a sight to behold at the Grand Palace.
• Wat Pho Buddhist Temple - Wat Pho or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is home to the 46-metre-long, 15-metre-high statue that stares up at the ceiling in a gaze of enlightenment. Although the statue is the main attraction of the temple grounds, visitors may enjoy the colourful murals all around illustrating over 400 images of the Buddha. Besides, there is a traditional Thai massage school available there.
• Chatuchak Weekend Market - The Chatuchak Weekend Market is one of the biggest flea markets in the world. This is the place to go to buy (almost) anything if you know where to look. Everything from traditional clothes to rare art pieces can be found in the nooks of this market. Visitors are advised to visit first thing in the morning when it’s easier to manoeuvre through the aisles to avoid the crowds of locals and tourists. Morning sales are considered good luck in Thailand and visitors would be able to escape the Southeast Asian heat in the mornings.