Don Mueang International Airport is Bangkok’s second airport, which is intensively used for traveling by air inside Thailand, as it's well connected with Thailand regions and other Southeast Asian countries by low-cost carriers. Discover a detailed guide to Bangkok Don Mueang Airport (DMK) with passenger services, transport options, and tips on how to get to Don Mueang Airport.
Don Mueang Airport Terminals
There are two adjacent terminals at Don Mueang International Airport:
Terminal 1 - International Terminal
Terminal 2 - Domestic Terminal
As the airport is not that big and its international and domestic terminals are connected, you can easily walk from one to the other.
Flights from/to Don Mueang Airport
Bangkok Don Mueang Airport receives hundreds of international and domestic flights daily and is the main travel point for domestic air travel in Bangkok.
Thailand has international flight connections with a vast number of destinations worldwide. Don Mueang is the country's second biggest international airport, located in Bangkok, and receives many international flights, mainly from Asia. You can also reach other cities in Thailand by using domestic flights from Bangkok Don Mueang Airport, as there's a wide range of routes available.
Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport is the main hub for these Thai airlines - low-cost carriers Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, and Nok Air. Bangkok Airways also operates one route from DMK Airport to Koh Samui.
Flight tickets for domestic and regional flights can be found and booked by using this search form.
Passenger Services at Don Mueang Airport
As Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport is of a decent size, here you can find all the main passenger services you might need before or after your flight.
Don Mueang Airport Lounge
For the most comfortable experience at DMK Airport, you can choose to relax and refresh before your departure in the comfort of Miracle Lounge at Don Mueang Airport.
At Don Mueang Airport, you can also find The Coral Executive Lounge for you to relax in a quiet, comfortable space away from the busy terminal.
Whichever lounge you choose, make sure to pre-book your visit online via the links provided, as it will be significantly cheaper.
Thailand SIM Card at DMK Airport
Getting a local SIM card at DMK Airport is easy, as there are counters of all the main Thailand mobile network providers at Don Mueang Airport.
If you are willing to save money, you can book online a discounted Thailand SIM card and pick it up at the airport, as it will be significantly cheaper. For the deal, check here: SIM Card for Thailand (DMK Airport Pick Up).
Luggage Storage & Delivery
At Don Mueang Airport, you can find two left luggage offices that normally offer not only luggage storage services but also luggage delivery from the airport to your hotel. To get the best luggage storage deal at DMK Airport, prebook the service online here: Luggage Storage at Don Mueang Airport.
When it comes to luggage delivery service between the airport and hotels in the city, you can get a significant discount when booking the service online here: Don Mueang Airport Luggage Delivery.
Don Mueang Airport Massage
At Don Mueang Airport you can also enjoy a massage at a decent price.
The massage salon is located on the ground floor of Terminal 2, close to the entry to Terminal 1.
Don Mueang Airport Accommodation
If you'll be arriving at Don Mueang Airport late at night or leaving from the airport very early in the morning, you might consider staying overnight at the hotel in or near DMK Airport.
Sleep Box by Miracle is a stylish hostel that has been designed to surprise and please guests in transit or awaiting flights in Bangkok. Sleep Box by Miracle is located on the fourth floor of Terminal 2 (domestic passenger terminal) of Don Muang International Airport, making it extremely convenient for passengers.
For a more comfortable stay right next to the airport, it is better to choose Amari Don Muang Airport, which is a hotel connected with Don Mueang Airport by a walkway.
Another option is staying at one of the hotels in the surrounding area, as there are much cheaper accommodation options. Places to stay nearby can be found here: Hotels near Don Mueang Airport.
Don Mueang Airport Transport
In the Don Mueang Airport Transport guide below, you can find information about public transport and other means of transportation that can be used for reaching different areas of Bangkok City from DMK Airport.
Train from DMK Airport to Bangkok
The Bangkok SRT Red Line is a long-awaited city train route connecting Bangkok city with Don Mueang Airport. The Red Line commuter train operates daily from 05:00 to midnight. The journey from DMK Airport to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal takes about 17 minutes.
To find the SRT Red Line Don Mueang station, after getting out from the restricted area of the airport, you need to turn left and walk to the end of Terminal 2 (domestic terminal). From there, a covered walkway leads to the train station. The direction to the train station is quite well marked at the airport, so finding it shouldn't be difficult, as you just need to follow signs leading to "SRT Red Line."
Bus from DMK Airport to Central Bangkok
Traveling from Don Mueang Airport to Bangkok City by bus is one of the best choices because it is very convenient and not expensive. The journey usually takes between 30 minutes and an hour, depending on traffic conditions.
There are four different airport bus routes starting at Don Mueang Airport – A1, A2, A3, and A4.
Taxi from DMK Airport to Bangkok City Center
If using public transport seems to be too complicated for you, you can use a Bangkok taxi to get into the city center.
To avoid exchanging money at a bad exchange rate at the airport, book a private transfer online, as the service will be prepaid and the driver will already be waiting for you at the airport. It's definitely the most comfortable way to reach the city. Private transfers from Don Mueang Airport to the city center and other destinations can be booked here: Private Don Mueang Airport Transfers (DMK).
Shuttle Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Bangkok has two airports - the second one is called Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Traveling between Don Mueang Airport and Suvarnabhumi Airport can be done in several ways, but the cheapest way is to take a free shuttle bus service. Check where to find and how to use the shuttle bus between BKK and DMK airports.
Don Mueang Airport to Other Destinations
To get to historical and beach destinations such as Pattaya, Hua Hin, Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Koh Samet, and Koh Chang right after arrival at DMK Airport, it is best to use private transfer.
Here you can book a private Don Mueang Airport transfer to or from Pattaya, Hua Hin, Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Koh Samet, Koh Chang, or Laem Chabang.
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