Suvarnabhumi Airport

Bangkok Airport (Suvarnabhumi International Airport) is Thailand’s biggest airport. It’s one of the coolest transport hubs in the world. The facilities are excellent and there are daily flights to every continent. You’ll find transport to and from the airport is quick and easy, too. The main arrivals and departure halls are bright and airy, which always helps. Bangkok’s main international airport has such a unique design it is one of the most Instagrammed places in the world. Everyone wants a picture of Suvarnabhumi Airport, with its long tubular corridors made from glass and steel.

Around 58 million passengers travel through Suvarnabhumi Airport every year. It is the international arrival point in Thailand and a major transfer hub for Southeast Asia. Bangkok International Airport 16 miles outside town. But it’s easy to get to Bangkok city centre, either via the Airport Link or taxi – although be warned of traffic jams during weekday rush hours.
Departures

All departures at Bangkok Airport are handled at the airline check-in counters located on the fourth floor. Domestic check-ins are from Rows B to C. Row A is dedicated to Thai Airways’ Royal First Class and Royal Silk passengers. For international departures, proceed to Rows D to W. Always be prepared to arrive at least two hours before international departures or one hour before domestic departures.

Arrivals

Your arrival at the main terminal building may be through a terminal gate or bus gate, depending on your airline and flight route. For bus gates, you will be brought to within a few hundred metres of Immigration (located on the second floor) whereas via the terminal gates, you may have to walk for quite a bit before getting to Immigration. There are plenty of restaurants, phone shops with SIM cards, and ATMs outside customs in the arrivals hall at Bangkok Airport.