Bangkok’s Two Airports

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Bangkok Airport Guide with airport transport, airport hotel and how to find the right airport for your flight.
Thailand’s capital has two airports, that are important for tourists. After the opening of the new Suvarnabhumi Airport there has been some confusion. Now, that the new airport already has serious problems, the problem still exists. At the moment domestic flights only are split bewteen the two airports, but authorities already thing about allocating more flights to the old airport, Don Muang.

After the opening of the new Suvarnabhumi airport in September 2006, rushed by the old Thaksin administration, problems never ended. Now the new Suvarnabhumi airport already needs some repairs. To easen up the pressure the government decided to re-open the old Don Muang airport on March, 25, 2007 for some domestic flights.

Here is a short guide:

Suvarnabhumi airport:

All international flights
domestic flights by Thai airways with a 3 digit flight number to and from Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Krabi and Phuket

Don Muang:

All flights by Nok Air
All flights by One-Two-Go
Thai Airways domestic flights to and from Hat Yai, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen, Ubon Ratchathani, Surat Thani and Phitsanulok
All flights by Thai Airways with 4 digit flight numbers to and from Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Krabi and Phuket

So check your ticket for the flight number and cout the digits before leaving for the airport in Bangkok to make sure you end up at the right one.

The government did not rule out that in furture some International flights mights also go to Don Muang airport.

I always loved the direct connection of the old airport with the train station just across the road. Beside the train station is a small market with food stalls and restaurants. If you travel on a budget or don’t like the big chain restaurants, this is a good alternative.

Transport from Don Muang Airport:

Taxi Stand: Located in front of the Arrival Halls International & Domestic Passenger Terminals
Fare: Based on meter plus 50 baht airport surcharge

Train: Train station is just accross the road.

Transport from Suvarnabhumi Airport:

The Taxi counter is on Level 1, near entrances 3, 4, 7 and 8.
Taxi fare: metered taxi fare plus 50 Baht airport surcharge, and expressway fees.

By limousine (set rates):
The Limousine Counter is on Level 2, Baggage Claim Hall and Arrival Hall.

By bus:
Bus No.549 - Suvarnabhumi Airport to Minburi via Ladkrabang Road, taking a right turn to Rom Klao Road, cutting left to Sihaburanukit Road, taking left turn to Seri Thai Road. End the route at Bangkapi.

Bus No.550 - Suvarnabhumi Airport to Happy Land via Ladkrabang Road, On-Nut Road, turning right to Sri Nakarin Road, turning left to Ladprao Road and turning right to Happy Land.

Bus No.551 - Suvarnabhumi Airport to the Victory Monument via New Bangkok - Chonburi expressway to Srirat expressway for exit at Rama 9 toll gate to continue further along Asoke-Dindang Road and Rachawithi Road for the final stop at the Victory Monument.

Bus No.552 - Suvarnabhumi Airport to the On-Nut sky train station via Bangna-Bangpakong Road, taking a right turn to Sukhumvit Road until the On-Nut sky train station.

Bus No.553 - Suvarnabhumi Airport to Samut Prakan province via Ladkrabang Road, taking a left turn to Kingkaew Road, turning right to Bangna-Bangpakong Road, turning left to Sri Nakarin Road, turning right to Sukhumvit Road, turning left to Sai Luad Road until Samut Prakan.

Bus No.554 - Suvarnabhumi Airport to Don Muang Airport via New Bangkok-Chonburi expressway, turning right to the eastern ring road, taking a left turn to Ramintra Road, Changwattana Road, turning right to Vibhavadi Rangsit Road until reaching Don Muang Airport.

Bus No.555 - Suvarnabhumi Airport to Rangsit via Department of Employment - PTT Don - Muang - Vibhavadi Rangsit Junction - Rangsit.

Bus No.556 - Suvarnabhumi Airport to Southern Bus Terminal via Yommarat - Democracy Monument - Thammasat University - Pata Department Store - Southern Bus Terminal.

Bus No.557 - Suvarnabhumi Airport to Wongwien Yai via Rom Klao Junction - Chalarat Hospital9 - Technology Business Administration School, Samut Prakan - Chalarat Hospital 4 - Rung Chareon Market - Suksawat Road - Ratburata Hospital - Wat Sawetchat - Wongwien Yai.

Bus No.558 - Suvarnabhumi Airport to Central Rama 2 via Central Park Hospital - Chalarat Hospital 1 - Ramkamhaeng 2 Junction - Srinakarin Junction - Bang Na - Soi Lasan - Rung Chareon Market - Suksawat Road - Lotus Bang Na - Bang Pakaeo - Bhuthabucha Junction - Bang Mod Hospital - Central Rama 2.

Bus No.559 - Suvarnabhumi Airport to Future Park Rangsit via Dream World - Ek Prathum Hospital - Future Park Rangsit.

Bus Number 389 - Suvarnabhumi Airport - Pattaya
Bus Number 390 - Suvarnabhumi Airport - Talad Rong Kluea
Bus Number 825 - Suvarnabhumi Airport - NongKhai