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Located 30 km (19 miles) east of Bangkok city, the Suvarnabhumi Airport is
the premier international airport of Thailand served by all major international
airlines as well as domestic airlines, including Thai Airways domestic flights
with 3-digit flight numbers. It has just one large terminal building serving
both domestic and international flights. The airport offers all passenger facilities
such as ATMs, currency exchange counter, restaurants, and airport express bus,
limousine and taxi hire counters. The free shuttle bus service drops you at
Public Transport Center from where you can take a bus or taxi to reach Bangkok
city.
Transportation from Airport to Bangkok city
There are different transportation options available to passengers to travel
from the airport to Bangkok city. They can hire a limousine, car or a public
taxi from respective counters at the airport, or take an Airport Express bus
or a public bus from the Public Transport Center to reach the city conveniently.
There are also privately-owned BMTA minivans that operate between the airport
and major areas of Bangkok and charge a flat rate of 50 baht.
Airport Express Buses: Airport Express operates air-conditioned bus
service between Suvarnabhumi Airport and downtown Bangkok. The service covers
four routes – Suvarnabhumi- Silom , Suvarnabhumi- Khao San Road , Suvarnabhumi-Sukhumvit
and Suvarnahhumi-Victory Monument-Hua Lamphong (train station) . There is a
flat charge of 150 baht for entire route (for any of 4 routes), and it take
about 60 to 90 minutes to reach the city. Airport Express operates hourly buses
from 5:00 am in the morning to midnight. Airport Express Counter is located
at Level 1, near entrance 8.
Car Rental Service: You can hire a car from Car Rental Service Counter
at the Arrivals level (2nd floor). You can avail the services of world-renowned
car rental agencies such as AVIS, Hertz, Budget and Thai Car Rent Association.
Thereafter, take a free Shuttle Bus (Express Route) from outside the second
floor to pick your rental car from Car Rental Center (at Public Transport Center).
Limousine Service: If you want to hire a limousine then go directly
to the Limousine Service Counter at the Arrivals on the 2nd floor. There are
6 types of limousines available at the airport offering 24-hr services. Limousine
fare is fixed by distance. The fare between the airport and central Sukhumvit
is around 800 baht. Beware of touts who normally quote substantially higher
fare that an ordinary metered taxi would charge. Limousine pick up area is located
at the Arrivals level (outer curb).
Public Taxis: Public taxis counters are located at the Arrivals on the
2nd floor near entrances 3, 4, 7 and 8. Ask your destination at the counter
and get a slip from with your destination mentioned in Thai on it. All taxis
are metered and drivers are certified by the airport. Fare charges includes
meter readings plus 50 baht airport surcharge on meter. A trip to city will
cost you between 300-400 baht plus a 25-baht expressway toll. You can take a
shuttle bus (Express route) from outside the second floor to the Transport Center
taxi stand. You can also hire a taxi from Taxi Stand at the Transport Center.
Public Bus Service: Passengers can also avail the facility of 24 hour
public bus service at the airport. The Bus Terminal is located at the Transport
Center. You can take a shuttle bus (Express route) from Arrivals (outside the
2nd floor) to the Transport Center. Bus fare ranges between 30-35 baht.
Bus Number 549 - Suvarnabhumi Airport - Minburi
Bus Number 550 - Suvarnabhumi Airport - Happy Land
Bus Number 551 - Suvarnabhumi Airport - Victory Monument (Expressway)
Bus Number 552 - Suvarnabhumi Airport - On Nut BTS station
Bus Number 553 - Suvarnabhumi Airport - Samut Prakan
Bus Number 554 - Suvarnabhumi Airport - Don Muang Airport (Expressway)
Bus Number 555 - Suvarnabhumi - Rangsit (Expressway)
Bus Number 556 - Suvarnbhumi - Southern Bus Terminal (Expressway)
Bus Number 557 - Suvarnabhumi - Wongwien Yai
Bus Number 558 - Suvarnabhumi - Central Rama 2
Bus Number 559 - Suvarnabhumi - Future Park Rangsit
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