Bangkok International Airport (BKK) information

Introduction

Situated 25kms north of the city, Bangkok International Airport (also known as Don Muang) is the principal hub for Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia. With 38 million passengers per year, the airport ranks as the 14th-busiest in the world. In addition to extensive domestic links, 60 international airlines connect the airport with all parts of the globe. The airport has two international terminals side-by-side, and a domestic terminal 500 metres away which is connected by an air-conditioned walkway and free shuttle bus.

A second major airport in the greater Bangkok area, Suvarnabhumi Airport, is scheduled to open in late 2005, and will thereafter accommodate most international flights, with Don Muang handling mostly domestic traffic.

Airport parking at Bangkok

Airport car parks can accommodate more than 5,000 cars. A seven-storey parking building is located next to International Terminal 2; parking is also available near International Terminal 1 on the basement, ground and second floors of the Bangkok International Airport office building. A car park is situated near the domestic terminal as well. Parking rates are €0.50 per hour, or €5 per day.

Getting to and from Bangkok

To get to Bangkok city centre by car, follow Viphawdee Rangsit Highway and then connect with the toll road that leads into the city. Drivers should be aware that the highways into Bangkok can be quite congested and slow-moving. An airport train station, 500 metres from International Terminal 1 via an overhead walkway, provides connections to central Bangkok’s Hua Lumpong railway station as well as other destinations in the north and northeast of Thailand. Hours of operation are from 6:00 until 20:00. Air-conditioned airport buses connect the airport with many key locations in central Bangkok including major hotels, the Grand Palace and Hua Lumpong station. The fare is €2. Licensed metered taxis and limousines are also available outside the arrivals halls of all terminals. Travellers should be cautious about using unmetered or unlicensed taxis.

Amenities at Bangkok International Airport

There is a bank in each terminal, plus numerous ATMs and currency exchange facilities. Newspapers, books, handicrafts, souvenirs and other specialty shopping is available at numerous locations throughout the airport. Perfume, tobacco and spirits are sold at two duty-free shops in the international terminals. The International Terminal 2 parking building houses a pharmacy, a convenience store and a supermarket. Restaurants and fast-food outlets (both Thai and American-style) abound in all terminals, with the largest concentration in International Terminal 2. A business centre with meeting rooms and telecommunications facilities can be found in the transit area of International Terminal 1. VIP rooms and CIP business lounges are also available.

Essential Travel airport parking

Essential travel can provide airport parking at all major UK airports. Below is a list of some of the busier airports.

Aberdeen airport parking
Aberdeen's car park is Aberdeen Airpark.

Birmingham airport parking
Birmingham's car parks are APH Birmingham and Airparks Birmingham.

Bristol airport parking
Bristol's car park is Silver Parking.

Cardiff airport parking
Cardiff's car parks include - Airparks Cardiff and Highwayman Parking.

East Midlands airport parking
East Midlands's car park is Airparks East Midlands.

Edinburgh airport parking
Edinburgh's car parks include - Park and Fly and Secure Air Parks Edinburgh.

Gatwick airport parking
Gatwick's car parks include - APH Gatwick, Parking Express, BCP Gatwick and NCP Flightpath.

Glasgow airport parking
Glasgow's car parks include - Airparks Glasgow, Parksafe Glasgow and NCP Flightpath.

Heathrow airport parking
Car parks include - Parking Express, Pink Elephant and Purple Parking.

Luton airport parking
Luton's car parks include - Airparks Luton.

Manchester airport parking
Manchester's car parks include - APH Manchester, Carminder, Premier and Ringway Airpark.

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