Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport
- A Travellers Guide

If you are traveling to Thailand, you will most likely fly in through Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport.


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Bangkok International Airport

Bangkok's new airport, Suvarnabhumi, began receiving international and domestic flights from 28th September 2006 and replaced Don Muang Airport (DMK) as Bangkok's International Airport. The name Suvarnabhumi was chosen by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and means "The Golden Land".

Airport Code for Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport: BKK

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport is conviniently located in Racha Thewa in the Bangphli district of Samut Prakan province, about 30 kilometers east of Bangkok. The size of 563,000 sqm makes Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi terminal building the second largest in the world.

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport Terminal Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport Money Exchange Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport Sign

Don Muang Airport was reopened for non-connecting domestic flights on 24th March 2007 and is now in operation along with Suvarnabhumi Airport. There are three airlines now using Don Muang Airport for domestic commercial flights, Nok Air, One-Two-GO Airlines and Thai Airways.

Airport Facilities

Facilities include a number of tax-free shops, bars, restaurants, internet cafe and several VIP lounges. Car hire is possible from Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz, and others. Between the terminal building and the airport hotel are the two 5-storey car park buildings located with a combined capacity of 5,000 cars.

The Airport's 4 Levels

  • Level 1 is the bus and taxi lobby where you can go to get downtown.
  • Level 2 is the arrivals area.
  • Level 3 is the "Meeting Area" level. The majority of Suvarnabhumi's facilities are located here.
  • Level 4 is departures area.

Street Tout Outside The Airport

When you leave the airport hall after you passed customs, you will have to pass by a huge crowd of taxi drivers and people trying to sell you hotels- also at night. If you want to make sure you aren?t overpriced, there?s a desk right outside the exit from where you can get an official metered taxi. The upmarket hotels often have their own shuttle/taxi service to and from the airport.

Flights to Other Asian Countries

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport is the main air hub for South East Asia and has good air connections. Air companies flying internationally to Bangkok include all Major airlines and of course Thai Airways. Bangkok, Thailand is located in the center of Southeast Asia. Short flights will take you to Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Taking longer trips to China, India, Japan, and Nepal is easy from Bangkok airport and there are countless travel agencies that can help you plan your trip.

Changing Flights

Many travelers coming into Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport get a connecting flight to some of the above mentioned destinations. As the airport is well organized and pretty reliable, it?s easy to change flights. Directional signs are very well placed and it is easy to find your way around.

Connecting flights Bangkok Airport

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Bangkok Airport Hotel

Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel is just a 10 min walk from the new Suvarnabhumi International Airport. 24/7 airport shuttles leave every 10 minutes from Gate 4 Level 2.

Facilities

24/7 Reception, Air-conditioned in common, Bars, Café, Car Park, Conference Room, Gym, Laundry Service, Lifts, Massage, Medical Service, Mobile phone network, Money Exchange, Outdoor Pool, Parasols, Public internet, Restaurants, Room Service, Safe, Shops, Snacks, Pool Bar, Special Spa packages, Steam bath, Sunbathing Terrace, WLAN access point.

Use the search box below for an Overview, Details, Map, Photos, Reviews, Attractions and more about this hotel.

Bangkok Airport Hotel

Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel

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