Your ultimate guide to Bangkok airports
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Major airports in Bangkok
Discover Suvarnabhumi Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport is a major Asian hub. It connects travellers to the rest of the continent and the world, while providing comfort and efficiency.
Airport Code (IATA):
(BKK)
Location:
Bangkok
Address:
999, Nong Prue, Amphoe Bang Phli, Chang Wat Samut Prakan 10540
Terminals:
2
Airlines:
Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Astana, Air Austral, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Bangkok Airways, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern Airlines, Delta Airlines, Druk Air, El Al Israel Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Airways, Finnair, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Hongkong Airlines, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jetstar Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Kenya Airlines, Korean Air, Lao Airlines, Lufthansa Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Myanmar Airways, Nepal Airlines, Oman Air, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Sri Lankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Swiss Air, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
Annual Passenger Traffic:
51,700,000
Brief History:
Suvarnabhumi Airport is Thailand's biggest airport and one of the largest in the world. It was officially opened in 2006.
Discover Don Mueang International Airport
At Don Mueang International Airport you'll get much more than a safe and comfortable flight. The airport itself will keep you relaxed and entertained before even boarding.
Airport Code (IATA):
(DMK)
Location:
Bangkok
Address:
222 Vibhavadi Rangsit Rd, Sanam Bin, Don Mueang, Bangkok 10210
Terminals:
2
Airlines:
AirAsia, Air Macau, Bangkok Airways, Batik Air, Cebu Pacific, China Express Airlines, China Southern Airlines, HK Express, Juneyao Air, Lion Air, Myanmar Airways International, Myanmar National Airlines, Nok Air, Okay Airways, Philippines AirAsia, Qingdao Airlines, Spring Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Thai Summer Airways, T'way Air
Annual Passenger Traffic:
27,000,000
Brief History:
Don Mueang International Airport is one of the oldest airports in the entire world. It was opened in 1914 and has been continuously serving ever since.
Flights to and from Bangkok
Popular destinations reachable from Bangkok include Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul and Shanghai. Many major airlines operate in the city, such as Air France, British Airways, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways.
Getting to and from the Airport
You can take a variety of public buses and vans to Suvarnabhumi Airport, such as Bus BMTA or Limo Bus. You can also use the BMTA public van number 555 to reach Don Mueang airport, as well as a shuttle bus.
You could also rent a car at both airports from companies such as Avis, Budget and Thai Rent a Car. Daily parking fees for your own car cost 250 Thai baht.
Suvarnabhumi Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Don Mueang International Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
No
Bangkok airports currency exchange
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