Suvarnabhumi Airport is one of Thailand’s two main international airports and serves inbound and outbound flights to and from Bangkok (the other airport being Don Mueang International Airport). The name "SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT" was bestowed by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the word “Suvarnabhumi” means “The Golden Land”.
Suvarnabhumi Airport was officially opened in September 2006 to serve most flights coming to Thailand, instead of Don Mueang International Airport which currently serves mainly low cost domestic flights, which makes Suvarnabhumi Airport one of the 20 busiest airports in the world by passenger traffic, according to information from Airports Council International (ACI).
Passenger Terminal
Suvarnabhumi Airport’s Passenger Terminal is a single building with 7 floors and 2 basements serving inbound and outbound passengers. It also houses the airport link, shops, restaurants and various agencies. Following are the services available here:
Transportation to / from Suvarnabhumi Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport is situated on Bangna-Trad Road, Samut Prakan, 25 kilometers east of downtown Bangkok. The Airport can be reached by various means, for instance, private cars, taxi, bus, and Airport Rail Link.
Private car
There are 5 routes by which private cars can gain access to Suvarnabhumi Airport: One route is connected to the Bangkok-Chonburi Motorway on the north, one to Rom Klao Road and King Kaew Road at the northwest, one to King Kaew Road in the west, one to Bangna-Trat Road and Buraphavithi Expressway in the south and one to Onnuth Road in the northeast. Two car park buildings for short-term parking are available near the Passenger Terminal and parking fee is calculated by the hour. A large parking area is available for long-term parking and parking fee is according to monthly subscription rate.
Taxi
Passengers who require taxi service may enquire at the 1st Floor, Gate 4 and Gate 7 of the Passenger Terminal. Fares will be charged according to distance traveled and the passenger must pay a surcharge of THB 50 to the driver. Outbound passengers will be dropped off at the outbound parking area on the 4th floor which is the floor for both domestic and international outbound passengers.
Airport Rail Link
Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link (SARL) or Airport Link is a rail link which serves passengers traveling between Suvarnabhumi Airport and downtown Bangkok via three routes:
Note: Passengers who want to connect with BTS Skytrain or MRT Subway to other destinations can select the connecting route between the Airport Link and the BTS at Phaya Thai Station and the MRT at Makkasan Station.
Suvarnabhumi Airport was officially opened in September 2006 to serve most flights coming to Thailand, instead of Don Mueang International Airport which currently serves mainly low cost domestic flights, which makes Suvarnabhumi Airport one of the 20 busiest airports in the world by passenger traffic, according to information from Airports Council International (ACI).
Passenger Terminal
Suvarnabhumi Airport’s Passenger Terminal is a single building with 7 floors and 2 basements serving inbound and outbound passengers. It also houses the airport link, shops, restaurants and various agencies. Following are the services available here:
| Basement 2 | Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link Station, Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link Platform |
| Basement 1 | Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link’s ticket counter and ticket machines, way to the Novotel Hotel |
| 1st Floor | Bus and Taxi Service, Medical Clinic |
| 2nd Floor | Domestic and International Arrivals |
| 3rd Floor | Shops, Restaurants, and CIP rooms |
| 4th Floor |
Domestic and International Departures, Thai Airways International Premium Passenger Service, Immigration, Customs, Baggage Tracking Service Counter, Airline Check-in Counters and Airport Information Counters |
| 5th Floor | Thai Airways International Public Company Limited and Star Alliance Offices |
| 6th Floor | One Stop Service Center of Suvarnabhumi Airport |
| 7th Floor | Observation Deck |
Transportation to / from Suvarnabhumi Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport is situated on Bangna-Trad Road, Samut Prakan, 25 kilometers east of downtown Bangkok. The Airport can be reached by various means, for instance, private cars, taxi, bus, and Airport Rail Link.
Private car
There are 5 routes by which private cars can gain access to Suvarnabhumi Airport: One route is connected to the Bangkok-Chonburi Motorway on the north, one to Rom Klao Road and King Kaew Road at the northwest, one to King Kaew Road in the west, one to Bangna-Trat Road and Buraphavithi Expressway in the south and one to Onnuth Road in the northeast. Two car park buildings for short-term parking are available near the Passenger Terminal and parking fee is calculated by the hour. A large parking area is available for long-term parking and parking fee is according to monthly subscription rate.
Taxi
Passengers who require taxi service may enquire at the 1st Floor, Gate 4 and Gate 7 of the Passenger Terminal. Fares will be charged according to distance traveled and the passenger must pay a surcharge of THB 50 to the driver. Outbound passengers will be dropped off at the outbound parking area on the 4th floor which is the floor for both domestic and international outbound passengers.
Airport Rail Link
Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link (SARL) or Airport Link is a rail link which serves passengers traveling between Suvarnabhumi Airport and downtown Bangkok via three routes:
| 1. Suvarnabhumi Airport City Line (SA City Line) | |
| Servicing between Phaya Thai Station and Suvarnabhumi Airport Station and stopping at 6 stations on the way to pick up passengers: Rajprarop Station, Makkasan Station, Ramkhamhaeng Station, Hua Mark Station, Thab Chang Station and Lad Krabang Station. Total travel time is 30 minutes. The fare is between THB 15 – 45 depending on the distance traveled. Service begins from 06:00 a.m. to midnight. | |
| 2. Suvarnabhumi Airport Express - Makkasan (Makkasan Express Line) | |
| Non-stop service directly from Makkasan Station to Suvarnabhumi Airport Station. Total travel time is 15 minutes. The fare for a single trip ticket is THB 90 and a round trip ticket is 150 Baht. Service begins from 06:00 a.m. to midnight. | |
| 3. Suvarnabhumi Airport Express - Phaya Thai (Phaya Thai Express Line) | |
| Direct non-stop service from Phaya Thai Station to Suvarnabhumi Airport Station. Total travel time is 17 minutes. The fare for a single trip ticket is THB 90 and a round trip ticket is THB 150. Service begins from 06:00 a.m. to midnight. | |
Note: Passengers who want to connect with BTS Skytrain or MRT Subway to other destinations can select the connecting route between the Airport Link and the BTS at Phaya Thai Station and the MRT at Makkasan Station.
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