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Bangkok International Airport is located some 22 kilometres north of Bangkok. The Domestic Terminal and Cargo Terminal are also located nearby.
Airport Authority of Thailand
Limousine Service
A regular coach and private limousine service for transfers between Bangkok and the airport are provided. The Limousine Service Counter is located at the Arrival Hall on the Ground Floor of the International Passenger Terminal on the Southern side. All vehicles are air-conditioned and the rates reasonable.
- Mini-bus (joint-seat) to any hotel in Bangk 100 baht per person
- Shuttle bus (to Asia Hotel and Viengtai Hotel) 60 baht per person
- Sedan (to downtown Bangkok ) 300 baht per trip
- Bus to Pattaya Beach 180 baht per person
- Sedan to Pattaya Beach 1,500 baht per trip
Taxi Service
Taxis are available for hire at the authorized Public Taxi Stand next to the Meeting Point south of the Arrival Hall in the International Passenger Terminal. Taxi drivers are only permitted to pick up passengers at these authorized stands and they are not allowed to
offer their services to passengers in the terminal building. Fares are between 50-300 baht per trip depending on destinations. Fares to various destinations are posted at the taxi stand as a guideline to foreign commuters.
Passengers are strongly advised not to use the services of private car drivers who may not be insured to carry passengers and are not licensed to ply for hire. All authorized taxis carry a yellow license plate and a rooftop TAXIMETER sign. No tip is expected.
Buses
Air-conditioned and regular public buses constantly travel downtown from Don Muang Airport. Passengers wishing to take the bus can do so by walking to the Bus Stop located on Vibhavadi Rangsit Highway.
Fares on regular buses cost only 3.50 baht for any distance, while fares for air-conditioned buses range from 6 baht for the first eight kilometres to a maximum of 16 baht. Fares are collected onboard. Bus numbers indicate routes.
Buses can be uncomfortable and crowded especially during rush hours and will therefore have very little or no room for luggage.
Regular Buses from Don Muang Airport to town are buses numbers 29, 59, 95 and airconditioned buses numbers 4, 10, 13 and 29.
Passenger Service Charge
(Airport Tax)
A passenger service charge, to be paid at the airport check-in counter, is required of all international and domestic passengers passing through Bangkok International Airport.
International passengers 250 baht p person
Domestic passengers 30 baht per person
Please note that foreign passengers whose passports have been stamped upon arrival are considered to have entered the Kingdom of Thailand. Therefore, when leaving the country they are required to pay the passenger service charge.
Left Luggage
The Left Luggage Boom at Bangkok Airport charges 20 baht per item per day with a maximum storage allowed of 3 months. Tel. 5351250, 5351255
Baggage Claim
On arrival at Bangkok International Airport, all international passengers are processed through immigration and passport control, then onto the baggage reclaim area where luggage is fed onto a conveyor or carousel showing the number of each flight.
Baggage Service (Lost and Found)
A Lost and Found Counter, located at the Arrival Lounge, is manned round-the-clock, seven days a week. If you leave anything on an aircraft or an airline bus, please contact the airline concerned immediately. Tel: 5352173, 5352811, 5352812
Trolleys
Trolleys are provided in both the Departure and Arrival Lounges of the International Passenger Terminal. No fees are charged. Passengers are free to use them.
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