Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

Arrivals follow a single standardized process from the gate through passport control, baggage collection, and customs inspection into the main arrival concourse.

• Follow signage toward Immigration and Baggage Claim upon disembarking; passengers arriving at SAT-1 must first take the Automated People Mover (APM) train to the Main Terminal.
• Proceed through Passport Control; present your passport, boarding pass, and any required entry documentation or visa clearance to the immigration officer.
• Check the flight information displays in the baggage hall to locate your assigned baggage carousel on Floor 2.
• Collect your luggage and select the appropriate Customs lane: Green Channel for nothing to declare, or Red Channel if carrying dutiable or restricted goods.
• Exit into the main public Arrivals Hall on Floor 2, where transport options, currency exchanges, and telecom kiosks are situated.

• Tåg

  Airport Rail Link (ARL)

  An elevated commuter rail service running directly from the airport basement station to Phaya Thai station in central Bangkok, connecting with the BTS Skytrain system.

  Tid:

  roughly 30 minutes

  Typisk kostnad:

  typically 15 to 45 THB

• Taxi

  Public Taxi

  Metered taxis available 24/7 at the automated queuing kiosks located on Floor 1 outside the main terminal building.

  Tid:

  roughly 45 to 60 minutes

  Typisk kostnad:

  typically 300 to 500 THB (metered fare + 50 THB airport surcharge + tolls)

• Samåkningstjänst

  Rideshare Services

  Bookable via licensed mobile applications, with dedicated passenger pick-up points indicated outside the terminal complex.

  Tid:

  roughly 45 to 60 minutes

  Typisk kostnad:

  typically 350 to 600 THB

• Buss

  Public Bus

  Buses connect the airport's Transportation Centre with various parts of Bangkok and neighboring provinces; shuttle buses transfer passengers to the bus terminal.

  Tid:

  roughly 60 to 90 minutes

  Typisk kostnad:

  typically 35 to 60 THB

Connecting passengers must follow dedicated transfer signage to process through security or immigration depending on their destination flight.

• International-to-International transfers with checked luggage routed through can proceed directly to security screening on the departure levels without entering Thailand.
• International-to-Domestic transfers require clearing immigration and customs at Suvarnabhumi before proceeding to the domestic departures area.
• Passengers transferring to Don Mueang Airport (DMK) should allow at least 3 to 4 hours and must use taxi, rideshare, or the free shuttle bus provided for valid ticket holders.

Free Wi-Fi internet access is provided throughout the main terminal and satellite building.

• Select the official public Wi-Fi network from your device's network settings.
• Complete a brief registration form on the browser portal to gain access.
• Standard free sessions typically last up to two hours and can be renewed upon expiry.

Currency exchange services and automated teller machines (ATMs) are readily available across all levels of the terminal.

• Bank exchange booths and ATMs operate continuously in both the airside transit zone and the landside arrivals hall.
• Rates offered in the basement level near the Airport Rail Link station are often more competitive than those on the arrival floor.
• Major foreign currencies are accepted for exchange; local transactions in Thailand strictly require Thai Baht (THB).

Dining options range from local street-food style dining halls to international fast-food outlets and full-service restaurants.

• The main food court (Magic Food Point) on Floor 1 provides affordable local dish options using a prepaid voucher card system.
• Floor 3 features a variety of casual dining establishments, coffee shops, and international meal options.
• Airside departure concourses feature 24-hour grab-and-go outlets, cafes, and restaurant dining.

Numerous airline-operated and independent pay-per-use lounges are located throughout the departure concourses.

• Airline alliance lounges are situated on the concourse levels for eligible premium class passengers and elite frequent flyers.
• Independent lounges offer entry via lounge membership schemes or direct walk-up payment.
• Facilities generally include light catering, shower rooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, and quiet seating areas.

Transit accommodation is available inside the terminal, with full-service hotels located directly adjacent to the main building.

• A transit hotel inside the airside international concourse offers short-stay room rentals for connecting passengers.
• The Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is situated a short walking distance from the main terminal via an underground walkway.
• Numerous budget and mid-range hotels surrounding the airport perimeter provide private transfer services for overnight layovers.

Luggage storage, wrapping, and delivery services are operational within the main terminal building.

• Left-luggage counters operate on both the arrival (Floor 2) and departure (Floor 4) levels for short-term and long-term storage.
• Baggage wrapping services are available in the main departure hall on Floor 4 prior to check-in.
• Direct luggage delivery services to Bangkok hotels can be arranged at counters in the arrivals area.

Basic family amenities are provided across the terminal complex to assist travellers with young children.

• Baby care and nursing rooms equipped with changing tables are located adjacent to main restroom clusters.
• Strollers are available in select airside transit areas for passenger use.
• Family-friendly dining options and spacious seating areas are available across Floor 3.

• Luggage Storage
• Currency Exchange
• ATMs
• Medical Clinics
• Pharmacy
• Duty-Free Shops
• Smoking Lounges (Airside designated areas)
• Prayer Rooms

Lokalt nödnummer: 1155 (Tourist Police), 191 (Police), 1669 (Medical Help).

• Medical clinics staffed by medical personnel operate within the main terminal for urgent healthcare needs.
• Report lost passports or security incidents immediately to the Tourist Police desk located in the arrivals hall or terminal assistance counters.
• Airport security staff are stationed throughout the terminal complex to assist in emergencies.

• Kontrollera ditt pass giltighet och eventuella visum, ETA eller inresedeklaration som krävs.
• Bekräfta din avgångsterminal på ditt boardingkort dagen innan.
• Aktivera en travel eSIM så att du är online i samma ögonblick du landar.
• Ladda ner offlinekartor och skärmdumpa din hotelladress och bokningsreferens.
• Berätta för din bank att du reser och ha ett reservbetalkort med dig.
• Spara det lokala nödnumret och din ambassadkontakt i din telefon.
• Fotografera ditt pass och spara kopian någonstans du kan nå offline.
• Kontrollera bagagegräns och eventuella förbjudna föremål för din destination.

Flygplatsens verksamhet kan förändras. Bekräfta alltid terminaler, priser och tidtabeller med de officiella källorna nedan innan du reser.

• Airports of Thailand - Suvarnabhumi AirportOfficiell flygplatskälla
• Thai Immigration BureauStatlig källa
• Thai Customs DepartmentStatlig källa
• SRT Electrified Train (Airport Rail Link)Officiell transitkälla
• Royal Thai Police - Tourist PoliceStatlig källa