About Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)

Bangkok, Thailand's capital, has two airports – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). The former, BKK, is the main gateway, while the latter, DMK, handles mostly low-cost flights from domestic and international destinations.

This guide to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport provides a concise overview of its two terminals (main and satellite) and their facilities, along with public transport options.

Information:

Information desks and touch-screen kiosks are available throughout the terminal.

Website:

Driving directions:

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport is easily accessible from the Bangkok−Ban Chang Motorway or Route 7, a major route connecting Bangkok and Pattaya, a resort town about 100km (62 miles) southeast of Bangkok.

Visitors travelling from Bangkok typically use the Sirat Expressway to get out of Bangkok before joining Route 7. The drive time from Bangkok city centre to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport can be 60 minutes due to congestion.

Transfer between terminals:

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport has two terminals – a main terminal and a satellite terminal (also known as The Midfield Satellite 1 or SAT-1). The main terminal is a sprawling complex covering some 6 million sq ft, housing both the domestic and international sections. The international section has four concourses (A, B, C, and D), while the domestic section has three concourses (E, F and G). The satellite SAT-1 terminal is designed to enhance the airport's capacity.
• Passengers transferring within the main terminal will either walk or use the travelators to go from one side to another.
• Passengers going to/from the satellite SAT-1 terminal will use the underground automated people mover system.

Public Transport

Public transport road:

Bus to Bangkok: S1 Shuttle departs from Exit 7 on Level 1 of the main terminal and terminates at Sanam Luang bus station near Khaosan Road. Its operation hours are 06:00 to 20:00 daily, with a 30-minute interval.

Bus to Bangkok Don Muang International Airport: A free shuttle service connects Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Bangkok Don Muang International Airport. Passengers need to show their passports and e-tickets before boarding. To catch the bus, go to Exit 3 at Arrivals.

Taxi: Metred taxis are readily available outside Exit 4 at Arrivals of the main terminal. Passengers must get a number indicating which lane they should board the taxi. Airport surcharge and toll fees will apply.

E-hailing or ride-hailing: Grab operates in Bangkok and can pick up passengers from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The pick-up areas are:
• Exit 4 and Exit 7 for international arrivals.
• Exit 3 for domestic arrivals.

Public transport rail:

Rail: Suvarnabhumi Airport City Line, or SA City Line for short, runs from the basement from 06:00 to 24:00 every day. It stops at:
• Lat Krabang Station
• Ban Thap Chang Station
• Hua Mak Station (transfer to MRT Yellow Line)
• Ramkhamhaeng Station
• Makkasan Station (transfer to MRT Blue Line)
• Ratchaprarop Station
• Phaya Thai Station (transfer to Bangkok Mass Transit Skytrain)
• Fares depend on the distance travelled. Tokens (not tickets) can be purchased from the machine with coins or notes. Change will be given.

Terminal facilities

Money:

ATMs are available throughout Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport.

Currency exchange counters are available in both the public area and the airport's secure zones.

Food:

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport offers a diverse range of food options, including Thai, Korean, Japanese, and, of course, international choices.

Shopping:

Bangkok is a shopper's paradise. For those who need to buy souvenirs at the last minute, a few shops at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport are catering to that.

Duty-free shops are at International Departures. Shoppers can purchase designer goods, cosmetics, liquor and tobacco.

Luggage:

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport has three luggage storage facilities to store your bags on-site or send them to your desired destination. They are located:
• Near Exit 4, Arrivals.
• Near check-in counter P, Departures.
• In the basement, on the way to the Airport Rail Link station.

If you have misplaced items within Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, go to the Lost & Found counter near Gate 6, on Level 6. The 24-hour service hotlines are +66 2132 1880 and +66 2132 1890. Alternatively, you can email baggage.services@airportthai.co.th.

Should you lose an item on an airplane, contact the airline you flew with.

Other:

A medical centre is in the main terminal building.

Bangkok is a popular destination for medical tourism. Accordingly, a few hospitals are represented at international Arrivals.

Airport facilities

Conference and business:

Meeting facilities are available at Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, which is next to the main terminal and connected via an air-conditioned underground walkway.

Communication Facilities:

60-minute free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport.

There are several booths selling SIM cards in the baggage claim area and also in the Arrivals hall.

Disabled facilities:

Accessible facilities at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport include accessible toilets, adaptive touch-screen information kiosks, and dedicated parking areas.

Travellers who require special arrangements should contact the airline at least 48 hours before travelling.

Car parking:

Short-term parking is available in:
• Zones 2 and 3, which are opposite the terminal building and offer the shortest walk.
• Zone 4, which is to the left of the terminal building.
• Zones 5, 6 and 7, which are to the north of Zone 3 and are further away. Visitors who park in Zones 6 and 7 need to take shuttle line F to/from the terminal building.

Long-term parking lots (A and C) are available along Suvarnabhumi 3 Road, about 4km away. Shuttle bus line A takes passengers to/from these parking lots to/from the terminal building.

Car rental:

A few car hire companies are present at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Visitors are encouraged to compare prices and book in advance before arrival.