Suvarnabhumi Airport guide
Updated 2026-08-28Suvarnabhumi Airport opened for commercial operations on 28 September 2006, replacing Don Mueang International Airport as Bangkok's primary international gateway. Located in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan province, it sits approximately 30 km east of central Bangkok. The airport is operated by Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) and handled 62.2 million passengers in 2024, ranking it among the 20 busiest airports globally.
Services at Suvarnabhumi Airport
6 of 6 available- 1optionParkingAirports of ThailandView parking guide
- 7optionsCar RentalsThai Rent A Car, Hertz, Budget and 4 moreView car rentals guide
- 2optionsHotelsHyatt Regency, Courtyard by MarriottView hotels guide
- 5optionsLoungesMiracle Lounge, The Coral Executive Lounge, Thai Airways and 2 moreView lounges guide
- 1optionShuttlesRoong Reuang CoachView shuttles guide
- 4routesPublic TransportAirport Rail Link, Bangkok Mass Transit AuthorityView public transport guide
Key facts
- Passengers62.2M62,200,000 in 2024
- Services20listed, all 6 types
- Movements357K357,181 flights a year
- Local timeBangkok time
- IATABKKICAO VTBS
- Opened2006
- Runways3
- Terminals2
Terminals
2 terminals- MAMixedMain Terminal BuildingThai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, Thai AirAsia, Thai VietJet Air, China Eastern, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air Asia X, Malaysia Airlines, Japan Airlines
- MIInternationalMidfield Satellite Terminal 1 (SAT-1)Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- BangkokWest of the airport30 km
- Samut PrakanSouthwest of the airport12 km
- NonthaburiNorthwest of the airport42 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Suvarnabhumi Airport?
Suvarnabhumi Airport uses the following codes: IATA: BKK, ICAO: VTBS. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Suvarnabhumi Airport located?
Suvarnabhumi Airport is located in Bangkok, Bangkok (special administrative area), Thailand. The airport coordinates are 13.6811°, 100.7470°.
What services are available at Suvarnabhumi Airport?
Suvarnabhumi Airport offers: 1 parking options, 7 car rental companies, 5 lounges, 2 nearby hotels, 1 shuttle services, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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