To and From the Airport

The new Suvarnabhumi airport is now open for all domestic and international flights. Latest News: The Thai government has approved re-opening of the Don Muang Intl airport as the second Bangkok airport. Don Muang airport re-opened on March 25th, 2007. The following airlines are operating from Don Muang airport: Nok Air domestic flights & One-Two-Go domestic flights.

Bangkok - Don Muang Intl (DMK):

Location: 24 km/15 Miles NE of the City centre.
Airport Overview: Don Muang Airport has 3 terminals. Terminal 1 & Terminal 2, used as before the opening of Suvarnabhumi Airport, are currently not in use. Terminal 3 is in active use as a domestic terminal.

By Taxi:
Regular Taxis: Licensed and metered city taxis (with black and yellow, not black and white, plates) can be flagged down outside departures. THB 300-350 from the meter/30-90 mins. Overcharging is common. If the traffic is very busy in Bangkok, many drivers prefer not to use the meter and you must bargain for the price. You should not accept more than 70% of his first offer. Do not enter the taxi before fixing the price. Taxis are subject to a THB 50 airport surcharge, and if you wish to use the express motorway (recommended) a further THB70. For return to the airport expect to pay ~THB 400-450.
Notes from a Traveller Apr 2010: The last time I used DMK it had a taxi dispatching system just like BKK. I NEVER bargain with taxi drivers. It's meter or not at all. And as far as I'm concerned, even an attempt to bargain a fare means it's a dishonest driver, and who knows what other scams he may try to pull. If you wave down a taxi, always lean in and tell him where you're going. If he nods yes, get in the taxi and 99% of the time he switches on the meter and off you go.
By Bus:
Regular public buses: some air-conditioned operate on various routes and can be caught from the road in front of the airport.
Public buses Nos 4,10,13 & 29 (AC): operate every 15-20 mins 0500-2100. 100 Baht/40-60 mins. Non AC bus operates on this route 24hrs. 3.5 Baht. Takes 60 mins. Non air conditioned buses do not allow heavy luggage.

By Train: The Train station is very close to the Airport. To the city THB 5 Baht, takes ~60 mins, however it is reported to be crowded and difficult to use. Notes from a Traveller Apr 2010: Personally, I don't have any problem using the trains or find them at all confusing, but it's true they're very slow. Every train from the north stops at Don Muang.
Airport Hotels: The Amari Airport Hotel +66 (0)2 566 1020, is opposite the terminals joined by a bridge. Other nearby hotels are Asia Airport Hotel +66 (0)2 992 6999 & Quality Suites Bangkok Airport +66 (0)2 982 2022.
Notes: This airport was to cease commercial operations when the new airport opened, however, the following airlines are operating from Don Muang airport: Nok Air domestic flights & One-Two-Go domestic flights.
Airport Website: www.airportthai.co.th & www.donmuangairportonline.com
Airport Tel No: +66 2 535 1111 or 1456.
Updated Dec13 ADV. Last Visit Dec05.

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Intl (BKK):

Location: 25 km/15 Miles ESE of the city centre.
Website: www.bangkok-airport.net
Airport Overview: One huge terminal divided into concourses (A to G). Level 4 (top floor) is departures - Intl flights to the right, domestic to the left. Level 3 is for shops & restaurants. Level 2 is arrivals. Level 1 is for the Public Transportation Center for the few buses that run from the terminal. Most buses operate from the bus terminal which is some distance from the terminal and reached by a free shuttle. Car Rental Companies have desks here too. Note: Access to arrival services such as rental car desks and limo companies is not easy unless you are an arriving passenger. This is because there is no return to these arrival areas after passing through. Make sure you visit these desks/sevices as you pass them. The other alternative is to get a security secort to take you back through.

By Taxi:
General: Taxis wait outside on the level below arrivals (level 1). There is a desk nearby where vouchers can be collected. Pay the driver directly. There are frequently lines/queues at this desk. Notes from a Traveller April 2010: Taxis have now been moved back down to Level 1 (one floor below Arrivals). No prepaid vouchers from the desk, but you get a chit which gives the driver's name and a number to call if you have complaints. The metered fare to most locations in central Bangkok is THB 250 or less (THB 220 to Sukhumvit), plus THB 70 in tolls, plus THB 50 airport surcharge. Total should come to around THB 350, paradoxically about the same whether you're going to Sukhumvit, Silom or Banglamphu, due to the way the expressways are laid out. Never more than THB 400. If the driver even tries to negotiate a fixed fare, you should change taxis. I don't know about the THB 700 maxi-taxis since I've never used one - officially they should also go at the metered rate. Late at night or early morning you could tell the driver not to use the highway and save the THB 70. This will not add significantly to the time you take.
Typical Fares: To the city THB 300-400 (depending on area. Sukhumvit road is closer to 300) + tolls of around THB 70. Airport surcharge THB 50. Takes 30-50 mins. Check at Visitor Information, or use a pre-paid taxi. For people with lots of bags (3 people & 3 large bags) a regular taxi will probably be too small. You will need a larger maxi-taxi which charges THB 700 to the city. They will arrange this for you at the desk.
Meter Costs: Basic Public Taxis cost by distance: 1 km THB 35, 2 km THB 40, 3 km THB 45, 5 km THB 55, 7 km THB 65, 9 km THB 75, 11 km THB 85, 14 km THB 101, 18 km THB 123, 20 km THB 134, 25 km THB 164, 30 km THB 194, 50 km THB 319, 100 km THB 705, 200 km THB 1555. Tolls extra. Airport surcharge THB 50 (from the airport only).
Taxi Companies: Bangkok Taxi 0 2880 0888, Siam Taxi 1161, Taxi-Radio 1681 & Nakhonchai Taxi 0 2878 9000.
Notes from a Traveller Jun 2013: I travelled to and from Suvarnabhumi 3 times this month for cheaper rates than your website says. I figured you'd be interested in hearing this. Me and my girlfriend took a taxi to and from Kaoh San Road for no more than THB 250. Things seem to be cheaper when you get a taxi at departures (level 4 I believe). On hours with not so much traffic the meter should be THB 225-250, and the toll freeway isn't necessary then. The drivers quote THB 400-600 up to 900 at first but will accept THB 250 or meter when they realize you've done your research.
By Limo:
General: There is a Limousine Service counter on the 2nd floor of arrivals, and in the arrivals baggage hall. As you exit customs, you will be met by several companies offering pre-paid transfers.
Typical Costs: To Sukhumvit Rd ~THB 2200, Amari Watergate Hotel THB 2200, Shangri-La Hotel THB 2500. With good bargaining skills, transfers for THB 750 can be obtained.
Limo Companies: AOT Limousine, Tel 66(0) 2134 2323 or 08 6342 1445.
By Airport Express Bus:
General: Since the Airport Train opened, these buses no longer operate.
Other Buses from Terminal Level 1:
General: The pick up area is on the Gnd floor (inner curb). The drop off area is on the Departures level, 4th floor (inner curb).
Bus to Don Muang Airport: A bus runs from level 1 gate 8. Route: Suvarnabhumi Airport - Don Muang Airport. Timings: Runs 0600-1715. Cost: THB 40.
Bus to Pattaya: A Government bus runs to Pattaya from level 1 gate 8. Route: Suvarnabhumi Airport - North Pattaya - Central Pattaya - South Pattaya - Jomthien Beach. Timings: Buses leave the airport daily at 0700, 0900, 1100, 1300, 1500, 1700, 1900, 2000, 2100 & 2200. Buses leave Jomtien Beach at 0700, 0800, 1000, 1200, 1400, 1600, 1800, 2000 & 2100. Cost: THB 124 one way. Travel Time: ~2 hours. Contact: Tel 0 2134 4099. Note from a Traveller February 2011: A word of caution: The return bus leaves ONLY from Jomtien Beach bus station, no stops in Pattaya proper.
Bus to Aranyaprathet: A bus runs to Aranyaprathet from level 1 gate 8. Timings: Buses leave the airport daily at 0715 & 0945. Cost: THB 187 one way.
By Public Bus To Bangkok and area (departs from the separate bus terminal):
General: Public buses depart and arrive at the Bus Terminal at the Transport Center. This is a short distance (15 mins by bus) from the terminal and is reached by a free shuttle bus (Express route departs from level one, door 5, outer curb). Runs: Passenger terminal - Car rental center - Public transportation center and bus terminal). There is a bus information desk in arrivals.
Bus #549 to Minburi: Route: Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus Station (not at terminal) - Lat Krabang Police Station - Rom Klao Road - Kasem Bundit University (Rom Klao Campus) - Min Buri.
Bus #550 to Lat Phrao: Route: Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus Station (not at terminal) - Lat krabang Rd - On-Nut Road - Talat Iam Sombat Market - Sri Nagarinda Road - Yaek Phatthanakan Hua Mak Railway Station - Yaek Lum Sali - The Mall Bang Kapi - Lat phrao Road - MRT Lat Phrao Station.
Bus #551 to Victory Monument: Route: Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus Station (not at terminal) - Motorway - Khlong Tan Police Station - Rama 9 road - Wat Phasi - Royal City Ave - Dept of City Planning - Yaek MCOT - Rama 9 MRT Station - Din daeng Rd - Rachawithi Road - the Victory Monument (BTS Station).
Bus #552 to Khlong Toei: Route: Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus Station (not at terminal) - Bang na trat Rd - Yaek King Kaeo - Ramkhamhaeng 2 Uni - Central Plaza Bang Na - Yaek Bang Na/Bitec - Soi Sukhumvit 77 (On Nut) - Soi Sukhumvit 71 (Phra Khanong) - Rama 4 Rd - Yaek Kluai Nam Thai - Talat Khlong Toei (Market)
Bus #552A to Samrong - Pak Nam: Route: Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus Station (not at terminal) - Bang na Trat Rd- Yaek King Kaeo - Ramkhamhaeng 2 Uni - Central Plaza Bang Na - Yaek Bang Na/Bitec- Soi Sukhumvit 105, 107 - Samrong/Imperial World - Yaek Poo Chao Saming Prai - Pak Nam (Samut Prakan).
Bus #553 to Samut Prakan: Route: Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus Station (not at terminal) - Lat krabang Road - King kaeo Road - Yaek King Kaeo - Bangna Trat Rd - Ramkhamhaeng 2 Uni - Sri Nagarinda Road - Yaek Teparak - Pak Nam (Samut Prakan).
Bus #554 to Don Muang Airport: Route: Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus Station (not at terminal) - Outer Ring Rd - Rarm Intra Rd - Soi Watchara Phon - Chaeng Wattana Rd - Lak Si Railway Station - Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road - Don Muang Airport - Rangsit.
Bus #555 to Lat Phrao & Don Muang: Route: Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus Station (not at terminal) - Rama 9 Expressway - Din Daeng Rd - Vibhavadi-Rangsit Rd - Yaek Sutthisan - Wat Samian Nari - Kasetsart University - Lak Si Railway Station - Don Muang Airport - Rangsit.
Bus #556 to Southern Terminal: Route: Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus Station (not at terminal) - Rama 9 Expressway - Yommarat - Lan Luang Rd - Ratchadamneon Klang Rd - Democracy Monument - Khao San Rd - Central Plaza Pinklao - Taling Chan - Southern Bus Terminal.
Bus #558 to Central Rama II: Route: Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus Station (not at terminal) Bang Na Trat Rd - Yaek - King Kaeo - Ramkhamhaeng 2 Uni - Central Plaza Bang Na - Yaek Bang Na/Bitec - Bang Na Expressway - Suk Sawat Rd - Rama 2 Rd - Central Rama 2 department store - Thonburi Housing Community.
Bus #559 to Future Park Rangsit: Route: Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus Station (not at terminal) - Outer Ring Rd (East) - Dream World Amusement Park - Khlong 4,3,2,1 - Ake Pathum Hospital - Future Park Rangsit - Rangsit.
By Intercity Bus to other provinces (departs from the separate bus terminal):
General: Public buses depart and arrive at the Bus Terminal at the Transport Center. This is a short distance from the terminal and is reached by a free shuttle bus (Express route. Runs: Passenger terminal - Car rental center - Public transportation center and bus terminal). There is a bus information desk in arrivals. Timings: Buses run 0600-2100.
Bus #389 to Pattaya: Route: Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus Station (not at terminal) - Laem Chabang - Pattaya. Contact: Tel 0 2576 5599.
Bus #390 to Rong Kluea: Route: Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus Station (not at terminal) - Watthananakhon - Aranyaprathet - Rong Kluea Market. Contact: Tel 0 2576 5599.
Bus #825 to Nongkhai: Route: Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus Station (not at terminal) - Saraburi - Nakhonratchasima - Konkaen - Udonthani -Nongkhai. Contact: Tel 0 2576 5599.
Bus #9904 to Chon Buri: Route: Bangkok (Chatuchak) - Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus Station (not at terminal) - Chon Buri. Contact: Tel 0 2576 5599.
Bus #9905 to Pattaya (Jomthien): Route: Bangkok (Chatuchak) - Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus Station (not at terminal) - Pattaya (Jomthien). Contact: Tel 0 2576 5599.
By Shuttle Van:
NGV Vans to Victory Monument: There are NGV vans going to and from the airport transport terminal and Victory Monument. Pick them up on the traffic island next to Fashion Mall, prepay the fare of THB 50 at the little ticket booth. These take 30 minutes or less to get to the airport.
By Train:
General: A train link to the city has finally opened! There are 2 types of trains: Express Line and City Line. For further details see website: www.bangkokairporttrain.com.
The Express Line runs between the airport and Makkasan station (which is gradually being upgraded to become the Bangkok City Air Terminal with check-in facilities). Timings: Trains run every 30 mins, travel time 15 mins. Cost: THB 150 one way. From Makkasan station you can connect to the subway (MRT) station Petchaburi.
The City Line runs a stopping service between the airport and Phaya Thai station. Route: Airport - Lat Krabang - Ban Thap Chang - Hua Mak - Ramkhamhaeng - Makkasan (City Air Terminal) - Ratchaprarop - Phaya Thai. Timings: Trains run every 15 mins, travel time to Phaya Thai 30 mins. Cost: To Bangkok city from the airport THB 90 adult one way. For trips in the city, between THB 15 and THB 45 depending on distance travelled. From Phaya Thai station you can connect to the BTS Sky Train station (also called Phaya Thai).
Notes from a Traveller August 2011: Now there is MRT (Train) at the basement floor at the airport, which passengers can use to get to the Payathai District with fare THB 35 for a one-way/single trip. You can connect to the BTS train line to Sukhumvit easily, or connect by taxi if you want to go to Banglamphu.
Rental Cars:
On-Airport Rental Car Providers: AVIS, HERTZ, Budget, ALAMO/National, Bizcar & Master, have desks in the arrivals area. It is difficult to return to this area after passing through arrivals due to security regulations. Local and Intl companies operate from the nearby Car Rental Center which is reached by a free shuttle bus (Express route. Runs: Passenger terminal - Car rental center - Public transportation center and bus terminal).

Car Parking: Car Parks 2 & 3 are reached from level 3.
Money Services: ATMs/Cash Machines in arrivals, on levels 2 and 3.
Baggage Storage: Left Luggage office on the arrivals level (2). Unit T204. Cost: THB 100 per bag per day.
Notes: This is the new airport, but the following flights may operate from the old Don Muang airport: Thai Airways non-connecting domestic flights, Nok Air domestic flights & One-Two-Go domestic flights. There is an airport information desk in arrivals. There is also a bus information desk in arrivals.
Airport Tax: Now nearly always included in the ticket price, and not payable on check-in: Intl departure tax of THB 700 for Intl flights payable by all except infants and transit passengers. THB 40 Baht for Domestic flights.
Airport Hotels: Novotel Hotel, +66 (0)2 131 1111, is now open. It is a short walk by covered walkway from the terminalor there is a shuttle bus from level 1.
Airport Website: www.bangkokairportonline.com
Updated Dec13 ADV. Last Visit Aug13.


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