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Bangkok International Suvarnabhumi Airport: Airport Guide

Bangkok International Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is located 25 kilometres (15.5 miles) north of the city of Bangkok. It serves the city and the areas around it and acts as a hub for Thailand and other parts of South-East Asia. The airport is busy, due to its constant flow of business travellers, vacationers and backpackers.

Bangkok International Airport provides a complex of two international terminals and one domestic terminal. The international terminals are built side by side and the domestic terminal is 500 metres from International Terminal 2, connected by an air-conditioned walkway and a free-to-user shuttle bus. Short-stay tourist visas may be obtained at airport immigration, which means that entry queues are often longer than at other airports.

Bangkok International Airport has car rental services available in all three terminals.

The car parks at Bangkok International Airport provide space for more than 5000 cars. There are two principal areas: the Bangkok International Airport office building, with car parks on the basement, ground and 2nd levels, and a dedicated seven-storey parking building. The domestic terminal has a relatively small car park.

Bangkok International Suvarnabhumi Airport: Airport Facilities

Leisure Facilities
The airport has an extensive Duty Free shopping area, which begins as soon as you pass the initial customs check, and includes beauty and cosmetics, liquor, tourist goods, and designer clothing. There are a variety of dining venues, arranged according to the concourses destinations. For example the Eastern-bound concourse has many Asian eateries whilst the Western-bound one has more Western-style restaurants. All dining venues are open 24hrs. Other leisure facilities include three spas, a hair salon and a post office.

Business Facilities and Lounges
The airport has free Wifi available after the passport control counters. Passengers are permitted to use the Wifi for 15 minutes only, however there are also over 100 computer terminals located throughout the airport. The airport has various airline lounges for business and first class travelers, as well as an economy class lounge.

Bangkok International Suvarnabhumi Airport: Getting Into Town

Public Transport
The two Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link lines provide a quick and cost effective way to reach the city. The SA City Line has various stops in Bangkok, and ends at Phayathai Station. It has an interchange with the metro or MRT at Makkasan station, and with theSkyTrain at Phayathai. The SA Express Line does not stop at all, and links the airport with Makkasan station where travelers can change to the MRT. The SA Express costs 100 Bht and the SA City costs 15 Bht.

There are also several public buses which connect Suvarnabhumi Airport with the city of Bangkok, as well as surounding areas and the Jatujak and Ekkamai Bus Terminals. Lines operate from 05.40 until 21.00 and a fare is 35 Bht.

Shuttle Buses
The Airport Express shuttle is an easy way to reach the main tourist areas of Bangkok for a low price (150 Bht per journey). There are four lines, and tickets can be purchased from a desk in the airport arrivals hall. The service operates from 5am to midnight.

Taxis and Private Transfers
A taxi journey from the airport to Bangkok city centre will cost just over 300Bht, with a 50 Bht fee for the driver and any toll fees being charged on top. Taxis are vailable 24hours a day, and all fares should be charged by a meter.

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