Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport: Complete Guide for Independent Travelers

General info, flights, air tickets

Bangkok International Airport Suvarnabhumi (pronounced Su-wan-na-poom) – Thailand's main airport. Most tourists enter Thailand through here, then continue their journey around the country by connecting flights, transferring to the old Don Mueang Airport, or continuing by bus or train. Also, many tourists fly here to connect to flights to Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, etc. In short, this airport is the gateway to Southeast Asia for most travelers.

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Suvarnabhumi live flight board

• Suvarnabhumi live flight board on the official airport website
• Suvarnabhumi arrivals live board on FlightRadar24
• Suvarnabhumi departures live board on FlightRadar24

Suvarnabhumi layout and infrastructure

The layout and design of the airport are logical and straightforward – no difficulties with navigation usually arise. There are signs and indicators everywhere, as well as plenty of staff ready to help at any moment.

Below we explain everything in detail, and we also recommend watching our overview video about Suvarnabhumi.

Terminal layout by floor

• Ground floor (Level 0). This is like the airport basement, and it houses the Airport Rail Link (ARL) station, which is the most convenient way to get to the city center for just 45 baht.
• Level 2 – Arrivals hall. You enter this area after disembarking from the plane. Here you go through passport control (if it's an international flight).
• Level 1 – Transport hall and arrivals area. You'll get here after passport control, baggage claim, and customs. After customs, you'll find counters for bus and minivan companies leaving the airport, as well as most of what you might need in your first steps in the country: SIM card sales, currency exchange, car rental, hotel booking.
• Level 3 – Waiting area, shops, cafés, and restaurants. This floor has shops, restaurants, beauty salons, waiting lounges, luggage storage, prayer rooms, and more. If you need to kill time between flights, you can spend it here. If you're only at the airport to arrive or depart, there's nothing for you here.
• Level 4 – Departures hall. This is where you need to go if you're flying out. Here you'll find check-in counters, immigration, and customs control. This is also where the VAT Refund offices are located.
• SAT-1 satellite terminal. Opened in September 2023 and connected to the main building via an underground automated people mover (APM). The ride takes about 2–3 minutes. If your flight is handled at SAT-1 (check gate numbers – gates S101–S128), keep in mind that passport control and baggage claim on arrival happen in the main terminal – factor in extra time. On departure, you need to check in and go through security in the main building, then take the APM to SAT-1.

With this floor-by-floor layout, here's everything you need to remember:

• If you've arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport, after getting your visa on arrival (if needed) and going through passport control, you enter the baggage claim area; pick up your bags from the carousel and go through the green (if nothing to declare) or red (if declaring goods) customs channel; after that, you're in the public area on Level 2, where either tour operator reps will meet you, or you go down to Level 1 and take public transport or a taxi. Sometimes tour operator reps may wait on Level 1.
• If you're departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport, just go up to Level 4 and find your check-in and baggage drop counter, then follow to the gate as directed by staff at check-in.

Currency exchange

There are many currency exchange booths in the airport, with little difference in rates between them. Right after arrival, tourists who need to pay for visas line up in huge queues at the first exchanger they see, but if you walk a bit further, you'll see several exchange points with no queues at all. Exchange booths are open 24/7.

The exchange rate is quite reasonable, not as extortionate as in many other airports, but still not the best. For example, on one day the airport rate was 30.25 baht per dollar, while in resorts and Bangkok it was 31.95 baht per dollar. That's a difference of 70 baht when exchanging $100.

But the best rates can be found at the exchangers on the lower level of Suvarnabhumi (ground floor) next to the ticket machines and turnstiles for the Airport Rail Link (ARL). These exchangers are located to the left of the ARL entrance – look for and ask for the Superrich exchanger.

The rate here is even higher than at some exchangers in the city and many resorts, especially on the islands, so feel free to exchange money here for the first part of your trip. However, these exchangers are not open 24/7, only from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

Some exchange booths at the airport can exchange rubles, but the rate is very unfavorable compared to dollars, euros, or yuan. It's still better to exchange rubles for an international currency at home first.

Wi-Fi at the airport

Free Wi-Fi is available in most of the terminal, but note that it's not everywhere. Sometimes it inexplicably turns off in the departure area. To use the Internet, connect to the network «@ AOT Airport Free Wi-Fi by NT», and in your browser go through authentication, entering in Latin letters:

• Username – choose any username for login
• Password – choose a password for login
• Full Name – your name as in your passport
• Email – your email address
• ID Card/Passport No – enter your passport number.
• Country – select your country from the list.

After entering the data, click the Register button. After registration, you can log in with the username and password you entered, and use the access for 1-2 hours, after which you can reconnect for free again.

On the first floor in the arrivals hall after customs, we also connected to another free network with no registration at all, but maybe that was just temporary – check on site.

Buying a SIM card at Suvarnabhumi Airport: tourist packages, eSIM, and how to save money

Right after passport and customs control in the arrivals hall, you'll see counters for three operators – AIS, Dtac, and TrueMove. Even before you reach them, touts might approach you offering SIM cards "from hand." In both cases, they sell pre-made tourist SIM cards with pre-paid data and minute packages (rates below). Regular Prepaid SIMs – cheaper ones used by locals and experienced travelers – are not available at the airport either at the counters or at the local 7-Eleven.

The main convenience of buying at the airport is that you get working internet and a local number immediately. You won't have to find a mobile store or supermarket later and figure out settings during your vacation. For a short 7–14 day trip, this is the most convenient option.

If you're planning a longer trip and want to save money, it's better to get to the city and buy a Prepaid SIM at a regular 7-Eleven, Family Mart, or mobile store (prices from 49 baht). Detailed instructions and tariff comparisons are in the article about buying Prepaid SIM cards in Thailand.

What tourist packages are offered at the airport

The range at the counters and from mobile sellers is almost identical. Below are the most popular options. Prices in baht, rubles converted at our calculator's current rate.

Tourist SIM cards at Suvarnabhumi Airport – tariff comparison

Operator and tariff	Duration	Data	Calls	Price (baht / RUB)
dtac Happy 8 Days	8 days	Unlimited 5G + unlimited Wi-Fi	Unlimited calls within Thailand	499 / 15.29 USD.
dtac Happy 15 Days	15 days	Unlimited 5G + unlimited Wi-Fi	Unlimited calls within Thailand	699 / 21.42 USD.
AIS 8 Days Plan	8 days	Unlimited 5G + unlimited Wi-Fi	Unlimited to AIS + 100 baht to other networks	499 / 15.29 USD.
AIS 15 Days Plan	15 days	Unlimited 5G + unlimited Wi-Fi	Unlimited to AIS + 100 baht to other networks	699 / 21.42 USD.

This is just a sample of available packages. Before buying, you can check current offers right at the operator stands – they always have up-to-date info. The full list with detailed comparisons, including TrueMove tariffs and long-term 30–60 day plans, is in the article about tourist SIM cards in Thailand.

eSIM: you can get it at the airport or in advance

The counters at Suvarnabhumi also sell eSIMs. But many travelers prefer to buy them online before departure – so you can calmly choose a plan, and after landing, internet will turn on automatically, no queues. Russian bank cards are accepted on Trip.com. Important: tourist eSIMs often only provide data without a local number. If you need a number for calls, choose eSIMs from local operators (AIS, Dtac).

Business lounges and waiting areas

Suvarnabhumi Airport has about 40 waiting lounges for passengers. Most are accessible not only to business and first-class passengers but also to anyone for a fee.

The most well-known business lounge networks at the airport are Miracle Lounge and Coral Lounge. Which one to choose?

• Miracle Lounge – one of the most famous business lounge networks not only in Bangkok but across Asia. At Suvarnabhumi, it's represented by at least ten lounges located in almost every international departure area (concourses A, C, D, F, G, and even in the new SAT-1 satellite terminal). There's also a lounge for domestic flights. They have showers, Wi-Fi, hot and cold snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Reviews are mostly positive, but during peak hours it can get crowded. Almost all lounges are open 24/7.
• Coral Lounge – a direct competitor to Miracle with a more modern design. Suvarnabhumi has several lounges of this network, including Coral Finest Business Class Lounge (concourse D) and Coral Cosmo Lounge (concourse C) for international flights, and Coral Executive Lounge for domestic. They also have showers, Wi-Fi, and a good selection of food and drinks. According to reviews, Coral Lounge is often a bit quieter and more relaxed than Miracle.

Additionally, airlines have their own branded lounges (Thai Airways, EVA Air, Oman Air, etc.), but access usually depends on ticket class and loyalty program status. You can get into a business lounge via:

• Buying a one-time pass on site. Almost all Miracle and Coral lounges allow pay-at-the-door entry. Prices range from 1000 to 1500 baht for 2 hours. Children under 3 are usually free.
• Buying a one-time pass online (cheaper). Online booking with payment via Russian cards or SBP, available on Trip.com. If you have a foreign card, compare prices on GetYourGuide, Klook, etc.
• Using a bank card. Holders of premium cards (e.g., Priority Pass, Lounge Key, DragonPass, as well as some Russian bank cards) can access many lounges for free. The card's status is usually upgraded via subscription – check with your bank for specific terms, there's no single rule.
• Buying a flight ticket on trip.com. This aggregator occasionally offers business lounge access as a loyalty program bonus, but as we understand, it also depends on the airline. We've used such passes 4 times in about 15 recent flights, and to be honest, we still haven't figured out exactly how this scheme works.

All business lounges are located in the "sterile" area (after passport control and security screening), so you can only access them on departure. On arrival, unfortunately, you won't be able to use them. But on arrival with a connecting flight without leaving the international transit area, you can use them without any issues.

Where to eat at Bangkok Airport

The main dining area at Suvarnabhumi Airport is on Level 3, accessible by escalators and elevators, look for signs to Foodcourt II. Here you'll find cafés and chain restaurants where you can enjoy a good meal in a comfortable setting. But prices here are noticeably higher than in the city. For example, a regular Pad Thai (rice noodles in tamarind sauce) costs from 120 baht, almost twice the city price.

If you need to eat on a budget, go down to Level 1 (arrivals hall) and head toward Exit #8 or follow the signs to Foodcourt I, and you'll see the door to Magic Food Point. This is a large, clean food court with very low prices and tasty dishes. Here Pad Thai costs from 60 baht, drinks from 20 baht, and such low prices would be hard to find even in city cafés. But you can't enter this food court with luggage carts (not enough space) – you'll have to leave them at the entrance. Payment works via a local plastic card system:

• At the cashier near the entrance, exchange cash for a local plastic card.
• Use this card to pay for dishes and drinks at the food court stalls.
• Exchange the remaining balance on the card back to cash at the cashier.

There are also many budget cafés in the domestic departures area, but you can't get in without a domestic boarding pass.

If you need a quick, budget bite or want to buy drinks, there's a 7-Eleven supermarket on the lowest level opposite the airport rail station. Prices there are almost the same as in the city. They accept cash, and bank cards only for purchases over 200 baht.

If you need water, there are drinking fountains in several places, as well as water coolers with cold and hot water on Level 1 opposite Exit #8.

Duty-free at Suvarnabhumi

Suvarnabhumi has many duty-free shops with a rich selection: souvenirs, Thai cosmetics, famous balms, perfumes, sweets, and alcohol. There's a wide range of local (Thai) alcohol in gift packaging that we've never seen in regular Thai stores.

Shops are located in the departure area, both in the main terminal and the new satellite terminal. Prices are in baht, and you can pay with cash and cards (which Russian UnionPay cards work). Overall, prices in both terminals are roughly the same, but between different stores in the same area they vary slightly, so it's worth walking around and comparing. We've also checked and compared prices with city stores and can't say it's cheaper here than, for example, in large city supermarkets. For example, we bought a large pack of Thai tea for 150 baht in the city, while here the same one sells for 180 baht. But if you have leftover cash baht and no plans to save them for your next trip, you can spend them here.

Where to go and what to do on arrival and departure

The procedure on arrival and departure is standard, like in most airports, but here are step-by-step instructions just in case:

Where to go on arrival, step-by-step

1. After disembarking from the plane, follow the flow of passengers following Arrivals signs.
2. If your plane docked at the new SAT-1 satellite terminal, you'll first need to get to the main terminal (passport and customs control are in the main terminal) on the free shuttle train – follow the Shuttle Train signs.
3. Arrivals and Passport Control signs will lead you first to the passport control counters. If you need a visa on arrival, go to the Visa On Arrival counters first.
4. At passport control, present your passport, boarding pass, and visa (if required). Upon request, border officers may ask for your onward ticket, hotel booking or other accommodation confirmation, or cash. All entry requirements are covered in our separate article Visa and entry to Thailand.
5. After passport control, you immediately enter the baggage claim area. Check the board for your carousel number by your flight number, and wait for your bags.
6. After collecting your bags, head to customs following the Custom control and Exit signs.
7. Customs checks are random – you don't need to approach anyone or show documents or items on your own initiative. But if you have items subject to declaration, you must fill out a declaration form and go through the red channel. For more details, see our guide Thailand customs and what you can and cannot bring in.
8. After customs, you're in the arrivals hall, and this is the real Thailand. Here, tour operator reps will meet you with signs, and if you're traveling independently, look for Exit #8 to take buses to Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Koh Chang; go down to the lower level to the Airport Rail Link station to take the train to Pratunam or Sukhumvit (and beyond with transfers); exit through any door and order a taxi at the counter or via apps.

We've gone through this route many times at different times of year, and it's never taken us more than 40 minutes from landing to exiting the terminal. Queues only happen at passport control – everything else goes smoothly.

If you absolutely don't want to risk waiting in line, you can use the Fasttrack service – expedited passport control. This is an official service, available on site for 200 baht (you'll see the sign before passport control).

There's also a comprehensive Fasttrack or VIP service with meeting you at the plane exit, electric cart transport, and skipping all queues. This is also official, available through the SAWASDEE by AOT app (foreign cards only) and on Trip.com (accepts SBP and Russian cards).

Where to go for departure, step-by-step

1. Upon arriving at the airport, go straight up to the Departure Hall on Level 4.
2. In the departure hall, find your flight on the board and locate the check-in counters.
3. At the check-in counters for your flight, queue up or go to available counters. Present your passport and state your final destination including connections – you can show a printed or electronic ticket on your smartphone.
4. After check-in, you'll receive your boarding pass, and your luggage will go on the belts for screening and loading.
5. From the departure hall, follow the signs for International Departure (for international flights) or Domestic Departure (for domestic flights).
6. At the entrance to the Departure control area, you'll need to scan your boarding pass at the turnstiles. Sometimes there are staff at the entrance manually checking passports and boarding passes.
7. Then proceed through customs (random checks), passport control, and security screening (where they take away water and other prohibited items).
8. In the "sterile" area before departure, you can eat at cafés or shop at duty-free.
9. If your flight departs from the satellite terminal (Gates S101-S128), don't linger in the main terminal. Look for the Shuttle Train and head straight to the satellite terminal – it also has cafés, rest areas, and shops.
10. Then find your gate and wait for boarding.

Again, we've flown out of Suvarnabhumi many times, and we've never had major issues going through all the departure stages. However, once check-in for an international flight was delayed by a full hour, opening only 2 hours before departure, and we literally had to run to our gate.

In any case, it's recommended to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before departure to calmly go through all the checks. Check-in for international flights here usually opens 3-5 hours before departure.

How to get to/from the airport

Public transport and taxis at the airport are very well developed. From here, you can get not only to Bangkok but also to other major cities in Thailand without transfers. There are official taxis, city buses, intercity buses, minivans, the airport rail link, and car rentals.

The main departure point for tourist buses and minivans from the airport is the counters of various transport companies located on Level 1 at Exit #8 (Gate 8). From here, you can go to any tourist area – there are buses to Khao San, Pratunam, Sukhumvit, and Chinatown. From here, you can also go directly to Pattaya, Hua Hin, Koh Chang, and even Aranyaprathet on the Cambodian border. Intercity buses are best booked in advance, for example on 12go.asia, while tickets to central Bangkok can always be bought on the spot for the next departure.

But not all public transport departs directly from the terminal. Next to the airport is the Suvarnabhumi Bus Terminal (Public Transportation Center), from which most Bangkok city buses and intercity buses to Pattaya, Chanthaburi, Hua Hin, Aranyaprathet, etc. depart. To get to the Suvarnabhumi Bus Terminal from the airport terminal, you first need to take the free shuttle bus, which runs 24/7. You can board the shuttle bus from Level 1 exits (exits 3 and 8); from Level 2 (exit 5); from Level 4 (exit 5). See More about Suvarnabhumi Bus Terminal and its bus schedule.

If you're not interested in dealing with public transport and taxis, you can book a transfer in advance on kiwitaxi.ru or Intui.travel via the search form below, and the driver will be waiting for you with a sign on arrival:

How to get from Suvarnabhumi to Bangkok

Taxi, BMTA city buses, minivans (Public Van), and the Airport Rail Link – these are the main ways to get to your destination in Bangkok. Choose based on your destination and budget.

Here are all the ways and how to get there:

• Taxi. A taxi ride to any point in Bangkok takes 40-60 minutes and costs 250-400 baht for the car, not per person. Sometimes drivers charge an extra 30-80 baht for luggage over one bag. The most reliable option is to use the official public taxi. Go to the public taxi self-service counter on Level 1 at the terminal exit, select your destination on the screen, and the machine will issue a ticket with the destination in Thai for the driver. Take this ticket to the car and give one part to the driver. At the end of the ride, you'll need to add 50 baht to the meter reading for the toll road.

  The Public Taxi counter sometimes has long queues – to avoid them, you can catch a taxi on Level 4 (departures area), or take the shuttle bus to the Suvarnabhumi Bus Terminal (Public Transportation Center), where many taxis also wait. But be careful – either agree on the fare in advance or make sure the driver turns on the meter. Most drivers who don't agree on a price beforehand will demand several thousand baht at the end. Also make sure the driver clearly understands where you need to go.

  You can also order a car through apps like Grab, Taxi Maxim, and InDrive. These are similar to Uber, which doesn't work here. You can use the free airport Wi-Fi to order. After entering your destination on the map, you'll immediately see the fare in baht and can book a ride. Communication with the driver is via text chat in the app, and you can pay in cash at the end.

• Car rental. On Level 1, there are several branches of well-known international rental companies, and if you wish, you can leave here in a car and return it to the same or a different location. The cost of renting with advance booking starts from 600 baht, and the longer the rental period, the lower the daily rate. You can find and book a rental car through one of the price comparison services:

  To drive in Thailand, tourists now theoretically don't need an International Driving Permit (IDP). On May 1, 2021, a long-awaited event finally happened – Thailand ratified the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, which it originally joined back in 1968. So now, in theory, you can drive a rental car in Thailand with a regular Russian driver's license. However, practice hasn't caught up yet, and police officers on the roads still aren't used to accepting national licenses. So to avoid having to prove your point every time, we still recommend getting an IDP. See more about renting transport in Thailand.

• BMTA city buses and branded buses. This is the cheapest way to get to your destination in the city. A ride costs only 24-35 baht. The buses aren't luxurious but mostly air-conditioned. They depart from the Suvarnabhumi Bus Terminal (Public Transportation Center), which you can reach by the free shuttle bus (see above).

  There are several BMTA and branded bus routes to the city:

  • Express S1 (departs from Exit #7 of the terminal) – goes to the Khao San Road tourist area, fare 60 baht, operating hours 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, departures every 30 minutes.
  • 55 - Ekkamai Bus Terminal (Bangkok Eastern Bus Terminal) – On-nutch Intersection – Suvarnabhumi Airport – Klongsuan – Klong Prawes – Chachoengsau – Amphur Bang Klah
  • 550 - Suvarnabhumi Airport – Happy Land (from 5 AM to 12 AM)
  • 551 - Suvarnabhumi Airport – Victory Monument (from 4 AM to 11 PM)
  • 553 - Suvarnabhumi Airport – Samuthprakarn (from 5 AM to 10 PM)
  • 554 - Suvarnabhumi Airport – Rangsit (from 4 AM to 10 PM), goes to Don Mueang Airport
  • 555 - Suvarnabhumi Airport – Rangsit (from 4 AM to 10 PM), goes to Don Mueang Airport
  • 558 - Suvarnabhumi Airport – Samae Dam Garage

  

  City buses are worth using only if you really know where you're going. For detailed route information, see here – http://www.bmta.co.th/?q=en/home).

• Minivans and LimoBus. If you need to get directly to the center of tourist areas in reasonably comfortable conditions, you can use branded minivans or LimoBus. They depart directly from the terminal, so you don't have to go to the airport bus station first. As far as we know, they don't have fixed schedules and depart when full – during the day, this is quite frequent. To use them, find the counter in the arrivals hall at Exit #8 (Gate 8), and tell them where you need to go. Minivans go at least to Khao San, Pratunam, Sukhumvit, Chinatown, and Silom areas. The fare is from 200 baht, slightly varying by destination.

  However, note that if you're traveling as a couple or family, minivans are even less economical than taxis.

  

• Airport Rail Link. This is the fastest and most cost-effective way to get to Bangkok. You won't end up at any point in Bangkok, but the key is that you can get to the city's metro system, and from there to almost anywhere.

  Trains run to Makkasan station (where you can transfer to the underground Bangkok Metro) and to Phaya Thai station (where you can transfer to the elevated Bangkok Metro) in 15 minutes. It costs 45 baht one way.

  

How to get from Suvarnabhumi to Pattaya

You can get to Pattaya from the airport on the intercity bus route #389. It goes to the bus terminal in North Pattaya, and then to Jomtien Beach. Travel time is 1.5–2 hours, cost from 140 baht. This bus departs from Exit #8, where there's a ticket counter. Departures every hour from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cost from 143 baht. No need to book in advance – tickets are always available on the spot for the next or following departure.

For more details, see how to get from Suvarnabhumi to Pattaya.

How to get from Suvarnabhumi to Hua Hin

You can get to the resort Hua Hin from Suvarnabhumi by direct bus. Buses depart from Exit #8 on Level 1 at 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 6:30 PM, and cost 269 baht.

How to get from Suvarnabhumi to Koh Chang

To Koh Chang from the airport, there's a direct bus operated by Suwarnphum Burapha twice a day, with a ferry transfer and delivery to the company's office on White Sand Beach. The ticket costs from 750 baht.

This is the only way to get from the airport directly to Chang without going through central Bangkok to transfer to another bus, so we recommend using this option whenever possible. The downside is that these buses depart only twice a day at 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. It's best to book tickets in advance on 12go.asia, but if you can't book in advance, you can try your luck at the company counter at Exit #8.

How to get from Suvarnabhumi to Cambodia

Travelers who want to continue their journey to Cambodia directly from the airport can use bus #390, which departs from the airport and goes to the town of Aranyaprathet, from where, after crossing the border with Cambodia, you can get to Siem Reap, home to the Angkor temple complex. Buses depart from the Suvarnabhumi Bus Terminal (Public Transportation Center) to Rong Kluea Market (Aranyaprathet on the border) at 7:30 AM, 7:40 AM, 9:10 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:10 PM, 5:10 PM, cost 200 baht.

How to get from Suvarnabhumi to Don Mueang Airport

To Don Mueang Airport from Suvarnabhumi, the most convenient way is by taxi (30 minutes, 400-500 baht by meter), but you can also do it very cheaply by minivan or city bus. City buses #554 and #555 will take you to Don Mueang for about 37 baht and around 1 hour (#555 is slightly faster). They run from 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM, fare 40 baht.

Another great option to get to Don Mueang is the free shuttle bus. They depart from exits 2 and 3 (gate 2, 3) on Level 1, travel time 40 minutes. To use them, you need to show your boarding pass or electronic ticket for your departing flight. A boarding pass from your arrival flight won't work.

Shuttle bus departure schedule:

• 5:00 AM – 8:00 AM, 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 7:30 PM – 12:00 AM every 30 minutes
• 8:12 AM – 11:00 AM, 3:12 PM – 7:00 PM every 12 minutes

For more details, see how to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Don Mueang.

Bus schedule from Suvarnabhumi Airport:

Hotels near Suvarnabhumi Airport

You can find and book accommodation near Suvarnabhumi Airport on these reliable, trusted sites or via the search form. All sites have Russian interfaces and Russian-language traveler support, with real guest reviews.

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Useful tips for Suvarnabhumi Airport

• Where to stay overnight at Suvarnabhumi. There are plenty of hotels within walking distance of Suvarnabhumi Airport, with prices starting from 500 baht. Find and book 🛌 Search for hotels near Bangkok Airport at guaranteed low prices here.
• Luggage carts. You can use luggage carts at the airport completely free of charge. You can find them on any floor. To move between floors with a cart, use the elevators, not the escalators.
• Where to eat cheaply. You can eat affordably on Level 1 of the airport; Level 3 is pricier.
• Buying flight tickets. You can buy tickets at the airport, but the ticket offices at Suvarnabhumi Airport only work during the day, and prices are much higher than when booking online. It's better to take care of buying flight tickets in advance via the Internet.
• Self-check-in kiosks. For AirAsia flights, self-check-in kiosks are installed in the departure hall (on Level 4). Enter your booking number, get your boarding pass as a printed receipt, and you can proceed to boarding or to the baggage drop counter.
• Tourist information at the airport. You can get tourist information in Russian at the airport, including a paper guidebook to the airport. The tourist information center, which provides information in ten languages including Russian, is located on Level 1 of the passenger terminal. Don't forget to pick up a free map of Bangkok.
• Where to leave warm clothes on arrival. All Bangkok airports have luggage storage where you can leave warm clothes and other bags for about 100 baht per day. Much cheaper storage is available in tourist areas: for example, on Khao San Road in Bangkok, you can leave items at hotels or guesthouses for 50 baht per day.

🕒 21 August, 2026