# BKK — Suvarnabhumi Airport > Machine-readable reference for BKK. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/BKK.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T21:42:30.681+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Suvarnabhumi Airport - IATA: BKK - ICAO: VTBS - City: Bangkok - Country: TH (TH) - Timezone: Asia/Bangkok - Distance from city: 25 km (16 mi) east of central Bangkok - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 65.3M - Worldwide rank: #29 - Hub for: Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Thai Vietjet Air - Official website: https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th ## Overview Welcome Suvarnabhumi Airport, situated 25 km east of central Bangkok, is a paradoxical mega-hub that combines architectural beauty with occasional chaos. Known for its striking design, Suvarnabhumi is also infamous for its congestion at key transit and dining points. Frequent flyers, however, have their strategies to navigate these challenges, often opting for landside resources like the 24-hour food court that mirrors street food prices at 40–80 THB, rather than the more expensive airside eateries. This approach, along with using public transportation like the Airport Rail Link over taxis during peak hours, can save both time and money. At a glance Annual passengers: 65.3 million Runways: 2 Terminals: Main (Passenger Terminal) Hub for: Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Thai Vietjet Air Distance from city: 25 km east of Bangkok Terminals & layout Suvarnabhumi's sole Main terminal efficiently handles its bustling passenger volumes, consolidating all airlines and services. Within this vast terminal, you’ll find Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, and Thai AirAsia all operating under one roof. Despite the modern infrastructure, navigating this terminal can be daunting, especially during late-… ## Terminals (1) - **Passenger Terminal** — airlines: Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Thai AirAsia, Thai Smile, Thai Lion Air, Thai Vietjet Air, Nok Air, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/terminals/main ## Dining (31) - **After You Dessert Cafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/after-you-dessert-cafe - **Au Bon Pain** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/au-bon-pain - **Bawarchi** — Main · Indian · Northern · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/bawarchi-main - **Beer Republic** — Main · Local · Bar · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/beer-republic-main - **Black Canyon Coffee** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/black-canyon-coffee - **BlueCup Coffee by S&P** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/bluecup-coffee-by-s-p - **BonChon** — Main · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/bonchon - **Bourbon Street Restaurant and Oyster Bar** — Main · Local · American-Mexican · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/bourbon-street-restaurant-and-oyster-bar-main - **Burger King** — Main · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/burger-king - **Chao Doi Coffee** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/chao-doi-coffee - **Dairy Queen** — Main · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/dairy-queen - **Indus** — Main · Indian · Northern · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/indus-main - **KFC** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/kfc - **Kin + Hey by Greyhound Café** — Main · Local · Thai · $$ · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/kin-hey-by-greyhound-cafe-main - **Mango Tree** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/mango-tree - **Masala Art** — Main · Indian · Northern · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/masala-art-main - **McDonald's** — Main · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/mcdonald-s - **MK Restaurant** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/mk-restaurant - **Narai Pizzeria** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/narai-pizzeria - **NaSoi** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/nasoi - **Ross Kitchen** — Main · Local · Thai · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/ross-kitchen-main - **S&P** — Main · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/s-p - **SAAWAAN** — Main · Local · Thai · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/saawaan-main - **Silom Village** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/silom-village - **Starbucks** — Main · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/starbucks - **Subway** — Main · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/subway - **Tandoor** — Main · Indian · Authentic · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/tandoor-main - **Thai Street Food Stall Cluster** — Airport Rail Link B1 · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/thai-street-food-stall-cluster - **The Coffee Club** — Main · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/the-coffee-club - **The Pizza Company** — Main · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/the-pizza-company - **Yum Saap** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/restaurants/yum-saap ## Lounges (13) - **Bangkok Airways Blue Ribbon Club Lounge** — access: Concourse A, premium URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/lounges/bangkok-airways-blue-ribbon-club-lounge - **Bangkok Airways Boutique Lounge** — access: Concourse A, airline lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/lounges/bangkok-airways-boutique-lounge - **Emirates Lounge** — access: Concourse G, airline lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/lounges/emirates-lounge - **Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge** — access: Concourse G, oneworld URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/lounges/japan-airlines-sakura-lounge - **Miracle Business Class Lounge** — access: Concourse D, Priority Pass · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/lounges/miracle-business-class-lounge - **Miracle First Class Lounge** — access: Concourse D, Priority Pass · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/lounges/miracle-first-class-lounge - **Miracle Lounge** — access: Concourse C, Priority Pass · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/lounges/miracle-lounge - **Qatar Airways Premium Lounge** — access: Concourse D, airline lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/lounges/qatar-airways-premium-lounge - **Royal Orchid Spa** — access: Concourse D, Thai Airways spa URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/lounges/royal-orchid-spa - **Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge** — access: Concourse A, Star Alliance URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/lounges/singapore-airlines-silverkris-lounge - **Thai Airways Royal First Lounge** — access: Concourse D, Star Alliance First URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/lounges/thai-airways-royal-first-lounge - **Thai Airways Royal Orchid Prestige Lounge** — access: Concourse D, Star Alliance Business URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/lounges/thai-airways-royal-orchid-prestige-lounge - **Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge** — access: Concourse C, Star Alliance Business URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/lounges/thai-airways-royal-silk-lounge ## Shops (20) - **7-Eleven** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/shops/7-eleven - **Asia Books** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/shops/asia-books - **Boots** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/shops/boots - **FamilyMart** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/shops/familymart - **Hugo Boss** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/shops/hugo-boss - **iStudio** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/shops/istudio - **Jim Thompson** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/shops/jim-thompson - **King Power Duty Free** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/shops/king-power-duty-free - **King Power Taste Thai** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/shops/king-power-taste-thai - **Lacoste** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/shops/lacoste - **Montblanc** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/shops/montblanc - **NaRaYa** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/shops/naraya - **Pandora** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/shops/pandora - **Rimowa** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/shops/rimowa - **Samsung** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/shops/samsung - **Superrich Orange** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/shops/superrich-orange - **Superrich Thailand** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/shops/superrich-thailand - **Swarovski** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/shops/swarovski - **Victoria's Secret** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/shops/victoria-s-secret - **Watsons** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/shops/watsons ## Parking (10) - **Car Park Zone 2** — Short stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/parking/car-park-zone-2 - **Car Park Zone 3** — Short stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/parking/car-park-zone-3 - **Car Park Zone 4** — Short stay and motorcycles URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/parking/car-park-zone-4 - **Car Park Zone 5** — Short stay and motorcycles URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/parking/car-park-zone-5 - **Car Park Zones 6 and 7** — Short stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/parking/car-park-zones-6-and-7 - **Coach Parking Area** — Buses URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/parking/coach-parking-area - **Long Term Parking** — Long stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/parking/long-term-parking - **Pick-Up and Drop-Off Zone** — Passenger loading URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/parking/pick-up-and-drop-off-zone - **Taxi Holding Area** — Commercial vehicles URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/parking/taxi-holding-area - **VIP Parking** — Premium URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/parking/vip-parking ## Ground transport (16) - **Airport Rail Link City Line** — Train · About 26–30 min airport–Phaya Thai under normal conditions · 15–45 THB one way (about $0.40–$1.25), airport–Phaya Thai is 45 THB · Every 10–15 min · roughly 06:00–24:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/transport/airport-rail-link-city-line - **Airport Rail Link Express Line replacement services** — Train URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/transport/airport-rail-link-express-line-replacement-services - **Bangkok MRT via Phetchaburi connection** — Metro · About 20–25 min Airport–Makkasan by ARL plus 5–10 min walk to MRT Phetchaburi, then 5–15 min by MRT to inner city stations depending on destination · ARL 15–45 THB + MRT fares starting around 16 THB · ARL every 10–15 min · MRT Blue Line every ~5 min peak, 7–10 min off‑peak URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/transport/bangkok-mrt-via-phetchaburi-connection - **BMTA Airport Bus 552** — Bus · Roughly 45–70 min to eastern Bangkok suburbs depending on exact stop and traffic · Around 24–35 THB depending on sub‑operator/AC vs non‑AC · Reported roughly every 15–30 min, but with notable variability URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/transport/bmta-airport-bus-552 - **BMTA Airport Bus 553** — Bus · Often 60–90 min to Minburi area depending on traffic · On the order of 20–30 THB based on BMTA city bus fares · User reports suggest roughly every 20–30 min but not tightly scheduled URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/transport/bmta-airport-bus-553 - **BMTA Airport Bus 554** — Bus · Often 70–100 min to Rangsit‑side destinations · Typical city/outer‑city BMTA fare band, reported around 24–35 THB · Reported roughly every 20–30 min, with sparser late‑night service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/transport/bmta-airport-bus-554 - **BMTA Airport Bus 555** — Bus · Commonly 90–120 min between airports in traffic · On the order of 30–35 THB for a BKK–DMK through ride, per user reports · User observations suggest around every 20–30 min, not tightly timed URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/transport/bmta-airport-bus-555 - **BMTA Airport Bus S1** — Bus · About 50–70 min to Khao San/old town depending on traffic · 60 THB flat fare · Roughly every 20–30 min during operating hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/transport/bmta-airport-bus-s1 - **Bolt** — Rideshare · Similar driving time to taxis/Grab: 30–45 min off‑peak, 60–90 min peak · User reports suggest fares often undercut Grab by roughly 10–30% on the same routes; typical BKK–central rides in the ~250–500 THB band depending on conditions · On‑demand app service; no fixed frequency and thinner coverage than Grab at the airport URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/transport/bolt - **BTS Skytrain via Phaya Thai connection** — Metro · About 26–30 min Airport–Phaya Thai by ARL plus 10–20 min for BTS transfer and ride to central Sukhumvit/Siam · ARL up to 45 THB + BTS fares from about 17 THB depending on distance · ARL every 10–15 min · BTS every 3–8 min depending on time of day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/transport/bts-skytrain-via-phaya-thai-connection - **Grab** — Rideshare · Similar to taxis: roughly 30–45 min off‑peak, 60–90 min in heavy traffic · User‑reported typical base fares BKK–central Bangkok in the ~350–600 THB range depending on service type and surge · App‑based on‑demand; availability generally good daytime/evening, patchier late night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/transport/grab - **Hotel Shuttle Vans** — Shuttle · Airport‑area hotels typically 5–20 min away by shuttle; city‑center hotel shuttles have similar 30–90 min timing as taxis depending on traffic · Varies widely: many airport‑area hotels offer free shuttles; city hotels commonly charge 1,200–2,000 THB per van per way per user reports · Hotel‑specific; common patterns are every 30–60 min for airport‑area hotels and on‑demand/advance‑booking for city hotels URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/transport/hotel-shuttle-vans - **Intercity Coach Services to Hua Hin** — Coach · About 3–4 hours BKK–Hua Hin depending on traffic · User‑reported fares around 300–350 THB one way · Several departures daily; user reports suggest intervals of a few hours between buses URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/transport/intercity-coach-services-to-hua-hin - **Intercity Coach Services to Pattaya** — Coach · Roughly 1.5–2.5 hours BKK–Pattaya depending on traffic · Government bus reported around 120–150 THB; Bell Travel around 300–350 THB including hotel drop‑off per user reports · Multiple departures per day; user reports cluster around roughly hourly services in daytime URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/transport/intercity-coach-services-to-pattaya - **Limousine Taxi Service** — Taxi · Similar to metered taxis: roughly 30–45 min off‑peak, 60–90 min peak · User‑reported 900–1,200 THB to downtown for standard sedans, more for vans or premium cars · On‑demand 24/7 from airport counters, though waits for cars can occur during arrival peaks URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/transport/limousine-taxi-service - **Public Metered Taxi** — Taxi · About 30–45 min in light traffic, 60–90 min at peak per user reports · Typical total to central Bangkok 300–500 THB including 50 THB airport surcharge and 70–120 THB of tolls, depending on destination and traffic[1] · 24/7 availability at the official taxi rank; queues can build at late‑night arrival banks URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/transport/public-metered-taxi ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Head to the 24-hour food court on Level 1 for street-level prices – a favorite with locals and insiders alike. - _Time_: During rush hours, opt for the Airport Rail Link City Line to Phaya Thai over taxis for a faster journey to central Bangkok. - _Avoid_: Skip the first row of ATMs after customs for better rates deeper into the terminal or at the public transport level. - _Quiet_: Seek out less crowded concourses for a more relaxed experience, especially if lounges are full. - _Local_: Explore outpost branches of beloved Bangkok city restaurants for a last taste of authentic Thai cuisine before departure. - _Money_: Insist on meter usage in official taxis from Level 1 and know there’s a 50 THB airport surcharge plus tolls. - _Insider_: Spend a long layover at a nearby day-use hotel for rest and shower — often quieter and cheaper than lounge passes. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/BKK.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/bkk/departures — HTML page with live departures