Bangkok Airport (Don Muang)

ADDRESS

Bangkok International Airport,
222 Moo 10 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road,
Don Mueang,
Bangkok 10210,
Thailand

Number of Terminals: 3

Telephone: (0)2 535 1111 or 535 1004 or 535 1456

Fax: (0)2 535 4061 or 502 3846

E-mail: aatpr@airportthai.co.th or aotpr@airportthai.co.th
Website: www.airportthai.co.th

Location: The airport is located 24km (15 miles) north of Bangkok

Airport code: BKK

TRANSFER BETWEEN TERMINALS

Free shuttle buses connect all three terminals.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

The main road linking the airport to central Bangkok is the Vibhavadi Rangsit Road; it is also possible to travel into Bangkok via faster toll-motorways.

CAR PARKING

A car park is located in the basement of International Passenger Terminal 1; in addition, there is a seven-storey car park next to International Passenger Terminal 2 and a three-storey car park in front of the Domestic Passenger Terminal.

CAR HIRE

Avis is located in the first floor meeting hall in Arrivals, between International Passenger Terminals 1 and 2. Other car hire companies, including Budget, have desks in the Arrivals area in the Domestic Passenger Terminal.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Rail:

Trains run to Bangkok from Don Muang Station, opposite the airport, to Hua Lumpong Railway Station in central Bangkok, from where trains to destinations throughout the country can connect.

Road:

Taxi: Licensed metered city taxis (with black and yellow plates) can be flagged down outside Departures; passengers should make sure that the meter is switched on and never used unlicensed taxis. It is a good idea to have the destination required written in Thai.

Limousine: Thai Airways International Public Company offers a limousine service.

Bus: Air-conditioned airport buses leave from the front of the Terminal 1 Arrivals area; destinations served include several city hotels, the Grand Palace, Sukhumvit and Bangkok Railway Station. Regular public buses also run to Bangkok Railway Station, Silom Road and the Southern and Eastern Region bus terminals.

INFORMATION AND HELP DESKS

Airport information counters are located in all Arrivals and Departures halls. The Tourism Authority of Thailand counters are located in the Arrivals halls .

AIRPORT FACILITIES

Money and communications: Banks, bureaux de change and ATMs can be found throughout the terminals. A postal and telecommunications service is also available at the airport in all three terminals. Mobile phone hire is available in the International Passenger Terminal 1. Eating and drinking: Various restaurants, snack bars and fast-food outlets offer a wide variety of international cuisine in all terminals. Shopping: There are several gift and souvenir shops, as well as a duty-free shopping in the International Passenger Terminals. Luggage: Left-luggage facilities are available in all terminals. Other facilities: These include medical emergency clinics, chemists, a laundry, a baby care room, Muslim prayer rooms and entertainment areas.

CONFERENCE AND BUSINESS FACILITIES

The airport has a business centre providing telephone, fax, computers and meeting rooms; a conference room is available to hire too. Internet services are provided in the CIP business lounges in the International Passenger Terminals. There are also VIP rooms. The Amari Airport Hotel also offers business facilities, including a 24-hour business centre, Internet and e-mail service, banqueting and conference facilities, as well as a ballroom that can accommodate up to 1,000 people.

DISABLED FACILITIES

Facilities for disabled travellers include lifts, accessible toilets and an electric car for transport around the terminals. Passengers requiring special assistance should inform their airline at the time of booking. Car parking for disabled travellers is also available.

AIRPORT HOTELS

The Amari Airport Hotel is situated opposite the airport, connected by an air-conditioned footbridge. Most major hotels are served by courtesy minibus routes; nearby hotels include Asia Airport Hotel, Quality Suites Bangkok Airport and the Banyan Tree Bangkok.