Bangkok just declared a flood disaster in all 50 districts, here’s what it means if you’re flying through to Nepal

Breaking · Flights & Access Bangkok declared all 50 districts disaster zones after 300mm of rain in 48 hours, and five airlines, Thai Airways included, are waiving change fees… By Laxman Rawal · Sep 26, 2026 Read the full story

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration declared all 50 of the city's districts disaster zones on 26 September 2026, after nearly 300mm of rain fell in 48 hours and pushed floodwater into streets, canals and at least 13 roads. Both of the city's airports… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

What is actually happening in Bangkok right now

Bangkok has taken almost 300mm of rain in 48 hours, enough for the city to declare every one of its 50 districts a disaster zone on 26 September — a step that unlocks emergency powers and resources for district offices rather than a measure of how bad… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

Are the airports actually still open

Yes — Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang are both operating, with delays rather than closures. CAAT confirmed flight operations at both continued as of 26 September, with some flights accumulating delays but no significant build-up of stranded passengers reported at… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

Which airlines are waiving change fees, and until when

Four Thai carriers plus Thai Airways itself are letting affected passengers rebook free of charge, each with a slightly different window and mechanism. None of these require your flight itself to have been cancelled — they are being offered because the… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

What this means if you are flying to Nepal through Bangkok

The Bangkok—Kathmandu route itself is unaffected so far — the problem is reaching Suvarnabhumi through flooded streets, not the flight once you are on it. Thai Airways alone runs 14 direct flights a week on the route and carries roughly 94% of its traffic… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

Common questions about flying through Bangkok this week

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Is it safe to be in Bangkok right now?

The flooding is serious for residents of low-lying districts, but the disaster declaration is an administrative step that unlocks emergency resources — it does not mean the whole city is impassable. Tourist areas and the airport corridor are functioning with… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

Will this affect my Nepal trek start date?

Only if your itinerary has a same-day Bangkok connection with little buffer. The Bangkok—Kathmandu flights themselves are operating; the risk is missing your own connection because the road to the airport took longer than planned. Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

Should I get travel insurance for a transit delay like this?

A policy with trip-delay cover can reimburse a missed connection or an extra hotel night that an airline's own fee waiver does not stretch to — worth checking before you fly, not after you are already stuck. If Bangkok is your usual stopover on the way to the… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

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