Don Mueang International Airport
Bangkok's older airport in the north of the city, the hub for Thai AirAsia, Nok Air and Thai Lion Air, with the Red Line train, A-buses and taxis into town.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Open 24 hours daily
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Details
- Phone
- 02 535 1192
- Website
- www.airportthai.co.th
Full opening hours
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About Don Mueang International Airport
Don Mueang (DMK) is Bangkok's original airport, about 25 km north of the center, and now the base for the low-cost airlines, Thai AirAsia, Nok Air and Thai Lion Air, on domestic and regional routes. Terminal 1 handles international flights and Terminal 2 domestic ones.
A skywalk from the terminal's second floor leads to the SRT Red Line's Don Mueang station, where trains run to Krung Thep Aphiwat in central Bangkok for ฿33, with a change there to the MRT Blue Line. The A1 bus runs to BTS Mo Chit and Chatuchak for ฿30, and the A3 and A4 continue to Lumphini Park and Sanam Luang near Khao San for ฿50. Metered taxis leave from the ground floor of each terminal, with a ฿50 airport surcharge on top of the meter.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Experience hints
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222 Thanon Vibhavadi Rangsit, Khwaeng Sanambin, Khet Don Mueang
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Don Mueang International Airport: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Don Mueang International Airport worth visiting?
Don Mueang International Airport holds a 4.3★ rating from 33,414 Google reviews — a strong rating for transportation in Bangkok.
What are the opening hours of Don Mueang International Airport?
Don Mueang International Airport is open 24 hours a day — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Don Mueang International Airport?
The best months to visit Bangkok are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December & January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: April – May (peak heat).
Where is Don Mueang International Airport located?
Don Mueang International Airport is at 222 Thanon Vibhavadi Rangsit, Khwaeng Sanambin, Khet Don Mueang, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).
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