Travel guides & tips
Practical guides to Suvarnabhumi Airport and getting around Bangkok.
Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi (BKK): when to leave, ARL or taxi
Be inside the terminal three hours before an international flight, then add 30 minutes by Airport Rail Link (45฿) or 45–75 minutes by taxi from central Bangkok.
Suvarnabhumi to Bangkok: Train or Taxi to Asok, 52 vs 330–460 THB
Airport Rail Link plus MRT at 52 THB per person to Asok vs 330–460 THB per taxi from Suvarnabhumi: the math for one to four passengers, the meter formula, tolls, and when a taxi still wins.
TDAC, E-Gates and the Passport Queue at Suvarnabhumi (2026)
Thailand Digital Arrival Card rules, the 33 nationalities reported in September 2026 as eligible for Suvarnabhumi's arrival e-gates, and how much time to allow from the gate to the landside hall.
Suvarnabhumi Taxi Fares 2026: Estimated Totals to 11 Areas
Estimated taxi totals from Suvarnabhumi to 11 Bangkok areas: 330–460฿ to Asok, 280–330฿ to On Nut, with the 50฿ surcharge and 75฿ of documented tolls; the modelled route to On Nut uses no toll roads.
Money & Currency Exchange at Suvarnabhumi Airport (2026)
Change a little at the airport and the rest in the city. A quick guide to Suvarnabhumi's exchange booths, ATMs and the ~220฿ fee, plus how much baht to bring for the taxi.
BKK vs DMK: Which Bangkok Airport Is Your Flight? (2026)
Bangkok has two airports — Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK). How to tell which one your flight uses, which airlines fly from each, and how to transfer between them if you booked wrong.
Suvarnabhumi Layover Guide: How Much Time You Need (2026)
How long a layover you really need at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) — the 90-minute minimum connection, whether you can leave the airport, transit without a visa, and what to do airside or on a quick city trip.
Left Luggage at Suvarnabhumi Airport: Where to Store Bags
How to store luggage at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) — the airport's left-luggage counters, luggage-delivery services and hotel storage, with what they cost and tips for layovers.
How to Get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kanchanaburi
From Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Kanchanaburi and the River Kwai — private transfers, day tours, minivans and the historic Death Railway train, with travel times and indicative fares.
Bangkok's Trains Explained: ARL, BTS and MRT
A traveller's guide to Bangkok's three rail systems — the Airport Rail Link, the BTS Skytrain and the MRT — how they differ, how they connect, how to pay, and which to use.
How to Get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin
From Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to the beach town of Hua Hin — the direct Roong Reuang airport coach, private transfers, trains and minivans, with travel times and indicative fares in THB.
Grab vs taxi at Suvarnabhumi: meter + 50฿ vs a fixed quote
A metered taxi is usually cheaper — the meter plus a 50฿ airport surcharge and 25–75฿ of tolls; Grab quotes up front and picks up away from the taxi rank.
Landing Late at Suvarnabhumi: Getting into Bangkok After Midnight
The Airport Rail Link stops around midnight, but Suvarnabhumi (BKK) is open 24 hours. Your late-night options into Bangkok — the metered taxi rank, Grab and Bolt, pre-booked transfers — and how to dodge the after-dark taxi scams.
How to Get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ayutthaya
Getting from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to the old capital of Ayutthaya — the budget train via Krung Thep Aphiwat, private transfers, minivans and day-tour cars, with times and indicative fares.
Suvarnabhumi to Don Mueang: free AOT shuttle or 45-min taxi
The AOT shuttle between BKK and DMK is free for through-passengers with an onward boarding pass; everyone else takes a taxi, about 45 minutes in light traffic.
How to Get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya
Airport coaches, private transfers, taxis and minivans from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Pattaya — travel times, indicative fares in THB and which option suits your trip.