Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport (BKK)
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Passenger Guide
Suvarnabhumi International Airport, also known as Bangkok International Airport and inaugurated on September 28, 2006, is the most important airport in Thailand and one of the busiest and most modern in the world. It is the airport with the largest number of airlines in the world (113) and operates domestic and international flights to destinations in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Oceania, and Africa.
Official website: suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th
Terminals: 1. Open 24 hours and with 7 concourses (A, B, C, D, E, F, G). It is the third largest terminal in the world in a single building.
Annual traffic (FY2025): Over 62 million passengers.
Phone: +66 2132 1888.
Information and tourism: There are 10 information counters in the arrivals and departures areas and in the waiting rooms. Tourism offices in the arrivals hall (Tel +66 2134 0040 / 2250 5500).
Location
The airport is located in the locality of Racha Thewa (Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province), 30 km (18.7 miles) east of Bangkok.
See MapParking services at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport (BKK)
There are short-term and long-term parking lots, open 24 hours. The first 15 minutes are free in all areas. More information: +66 2 132 1888. Rates
Zones 2, 3, 4, and 5 - Short-stay areas in front of the terminal, with a total of nearly 8,000 spaces across all airport zones, including reserved sections for women and people with disabilities. The 24-hour rate in these zones is around 250 baht.
Zones A and D (long-term parking) - Located next to the public transport center, they are the most economical option for extended stays (24-hour rate of approximately 140 baht). They are connected to the terminal by a free shuttle bus service, with frequencies of 15 to 20 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes at night.
Facilities for passengers with special needs
If you are traveling with any particular need — whether due to reduced mobility, advanced age, visual impairment, autism spectrum conditions or other non-visible disabilities, pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you are an unaccompanied minor — inform your airline as far in advance as possible, ideally at least 48 hours before the flight, so that the necessary assistance is recorded in your reservation.
The facilities within the airport include elevators, adapted restrooms and telephones, and reserved parking spaces. For non-visible disabilities, such as autism, you can request a distinctive lanyard (Sunflower Lanyard) that allows you to identify yourself to staff without the need for additional explanations.
Unaccompanied minors aged 5 to 11 are required to use the Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR) service; for those between 12 and 17, the service is optional, although recommended. The exact procedure, advance notice periods, and costs vary by airline, so it is advisable to confirm directly with the airline at the time of booking. In general, a staff member accompanies the minor during check-in, boarding, and delivery to the designated person at the destination.
Latest updates: June 30, 2026
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