Transfer to/from - Bangkok Don Mueang airport (DMK)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

Once you arrive at the airport and have collected your luggage, you can request a transfer via the Grab app. Your driver will be waiting outside the first floor of Terminal 2, Gate 14. You can follow the instructions in the app to reach the meeting point.

Bus

Several BMTA services (Tel +66 88 907 8066) depart from Gate 6 and the service hall in Terminal 1:

- A1: Mo Chit (every 15 min. from 5:45 am to 0:00 am)
- A2: Victory Monument (every 15 min. from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm)
- A3: Lumpini Park (every 30 min. from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm)
- A4: Sanam Luang (every 30 min. from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm)
- 555: Suvarnabhumi Airport (Monday to Friday from 5:00 am to 9:00 am and from 4:00 pm to 6:10 pm)

The company Goose (Tel +66 64 148 6634) offers transfers to Silom and Bang Khun Phrom every 45 min. between 11:00 am and 8:00 pm, departing from Gate 10 of Terminal 2.

Free services are also available between Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports from 5:00 am to 0:00 am, with a frequency of 30 min. Departures from Gate 3 of Terminal 1 and Gate 14 of Terminal 2. More information: Tel +66 2 535 1248.

The Limo Bus (Tel +66 65 529 2291) goes to Khaosan and Silom from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm. It departs from Gates 7 and 15 of Terminal 1.

Train

The station is located about 500 metres away and is connected to the premises via a bridge on the second floor of Terminal 1. From there, the Dark Red Line of the State Railway of Thailand (Tel +66 1690) departs to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, in the city centre, where connections can be made to the rest of the country, and to Rangsit. Intermediate stops include Lak Hok, Kan Kheha, Lak Si, Thung Song Hong, Bang Khen, Wat Samian Nari, and Chatuchak. The journey time is around 50 minutes.

Rent a Car

Taxi

Metered taxis are available outside Gate 8 of Terminal 1 and Gate 15 of Terminal 2 (Tel +66 2 535 3653 / 1247 / 3654). It is advisable to have your destination written in Thai. The journey to the city centre can take between 30 and 90 minutes, depending on traffic.

Next to Gate 7 of Terminal 1 you will also find counters for Cabb VIP Taxi (Tel +66 65 984 8945 / 8919) and EV Society Vip Taxi (electric vehicles) (Tel +66 95 720 3148) for bookings.

More information

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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