Suvarnabhumi Airport
Bangkok's main international airport, about 30 km east of the center, linked to the city by the Airport Rail Link (฿45 to Phaya Thai), metered taxis and buses.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Open 24 hours daily
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Details
- Phone
- 02 132 1888
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What's near Suvarnabhumi Airport
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Magic Food Point (Airport Street food)
Airport food court prices that don't sting, if you can find the far corner of the first floor.
About Suvarnabhumi Airport
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) is Bangkok's main airport and where almost every long-haul flight lands, about 25 km east of the city center in Samut Prakan. It's one huge terminal, with arrivals on Level 2, the taxi rank and Grab pickups on Level 1, and the Airport Rail Link station in the basement.
The Airport Rail Link is the quickest way in, ฿45 and about 27 minutes to Phaya Thai for the BTS Skytrain, with trains from 05:30 to midnight. The public taxi rank on Level 1, between Gates 4 and 7, works on a queue ticket from a kiosk; the meter plus a ฿50 airport surcharge and the expressway tolls usually comes to ฿400–600 to Sukhumvit or Silom. The S1 bus runs to Khao San Road for ฿60.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Suvarnabhumi Airport, round out your day in Bangkok with contrasting stops nearby.
999 Moo 1, Nong Prue, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand
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Use Grab Everywhere
Grab is the Uber of Southeast Asia and works across Thailand for cars, motorbike taxis, and even tuk-tuks in some cities. It eliminates haggling and provides fare estimates upfront. Load a Thai SIM or use eSIM to stay connected.
Rent Scooters Carefully
Always photograph the scooter's existing damage before riding off, and keep your passport — give a photocopy instead (some shops insist on the original; avoid these). Wear a helmet; police fine 500 THB for no helmet and accidents without one void insurance.
Get a Rabbit Card for Bangkok
The Rabbit card is Bangkok's reloadable transit card for BTS Skytrain, and it also works at convenience stores and some restaurants. Buy one at any BTS station for 200 THB (100 deposit + 100 credit). It saves time queuing for single-journey tokens.
Suvarnabhumi Airport: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Suvarnabhumi Airport worth visiting?
Suvarnabhumi Airport holds a 4.4★ rating from 76,561 Google reviews — a strong rating for transportation in Bangkok.
What are the opening hours of Suvarnabhumi Airport?
Suvarnabhumi 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 Suvarnabhumi 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 Suvarnabhumi Airport located?
Suvarnabhumi Airport is at 999 Moo 1, Nong Prue, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan 10540, Thailand, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).
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