Bangkok has two major airports. Opened in late 2006, Suvarnabhumi International Airport (02132 1888; www2.airportthai.co.th) is the gigantic glass-and-concrete construction 30 km east of central Bangkok that acts as the most important international airport. After rather a lot of teething problems, at most times Suvarnabhumi (pronounced su-wan-a-poom) works fairly professionally. Most people will use the new Suvarnabhumi International Airport, which takes all international flights, however old Don Muang airport still hosts several domestic services. The unauthorized www.bangkokairportonline.com site has up-to-date transport information and real-time details of airport arrivals and departures. Left-luggage facilities (h24 hr) are available on Level 2, beside the helpful TAT office (0 2134 4077; h24 hr). Read this post till end for Bangkok airport hotels.
Don Muang Airport (02535 1111; www2.airportthai.co.th) is 25km north of the city center and, after being momentarily retired, it nowadays serves some, but not all, domestic routes. Getting to or from Don Muang you can get a taxi or bus. Taking a taxi is the fastest and most comfy choice, and price at most times will be a very rational 200B to 350B depending on the traffic and how distant you’re going. Taxis depart from outside the arrivals hall, and there is a 50B airport charge added to the meter fare, plus expressway tolls. Slow, crowded public bus 59 stops on the highway in front of the airport and carries on to Banglamphu, passing Th Khao San and the Democracy Monument; luggage is prohibited. Air-con buses are faster, and you might actually get a seat. Useful air-con routes include: Siam Sq and Hualamphong train station Bus 510 Victory Monument, Southern Bus Terminal Bus 513 Th Sukhumvit, Eastern Bus Terminal, Bus 29 Northern Bus Terminal, Victory Monument.
Hotel in Suvarnabhumi International Airport
Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel (0 2131 1111; www.novotel.com; r from 5000B; ai) Boasts 600-plusluxurious rooms in the airport.
Grand Inn Come Hotel (0 2738 8189; www.grandinncome-hotel.com; 99 Moo 6, Th Kingkaew, Bangplee; s/tw from 1800/2000B; ai) Solid midranger 10km from the airport; airport shuttle; ‘lively’ karaoke bar.
Refill Now! Nearby good budget alternative.
Hotel in Don Muang Airport
Amari Airport Hotel (02566 1020; www.amari.com; 333 Th Choet Wutthakat; r from US$90; as) Opposite Don Muang, most in style airport hotel and has well-equipped day-use rooms from US$85.
Rama Gardens Hotel (02561 0022; www.ramagardenshotel.com; 9/9 Th Vibhavadi Rangsit; r from 4700B; as) Tranquil garden location and very comfy deluxe wings with deep-soak tubs. Shuttle buses to airport.
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