Grand Palace
The former royal residence, a dazzling complex of ornate halls, spires and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
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Airport · Bangkok, Thailand
Don Mueang International Airport DMK
21 km from central Bangkok. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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- 21 km
- terminals
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About the airport
Don Mueang International Airport, Bangkok’s older airport, is mainly used today by low-cost carriers for domestic and regional flights.
Terminals
Two linked terminal buildings (domestic and international) with budget-airline-oriented facilities.
Services
Services are those of a larger airport: facilities include shops, information and airline desks. A SRT commuter rail line and bus rapid transit connect the airport towards central Bangkok, though schedules are limited. Public and shuttle buses are the main way to reach central Bangkok, taking around an hour depending on traffic. Metered taxis wait outside the terminals, with an expressway toll added to the fare into the city.
Getting to the city
Train
A SRT commuter rail line and bus rapid transit connect the airport towards central Bangkok, though schedules are limited.
Bus
Public and shuttle buses are the main way to reach central Bangkok, taking around an hour depending on traffic.
Taxi
Metered taxis wait outside the terminals, with an expressway toll added to the fare into the city.
Airport map
Terminal
Two linked terminal buildings (domestic and international) with budget-airline-oriented facilities.
Bangkok
Things to do in Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand's capital, is a sprawling, humid metropolis of ornate temples, street food and a famous royal palace.
Wat Arun
The Temple of Dawn, a riverside temple with a tall spire covered in colourful porcelain mosaics.
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How far is the airport from central Bangkok?
Don Mueang International Airport airport is about 21 km from central Bangkok.
How do I get from the airport to central Bangkok?
From Don Mueang International Airport airport you can take Train, Bus, and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Don Mueang International Airport airport have?
Don Mueang International Airport has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Bangkok?
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Photo credits
- The terminal building at Don Mueang International Airport: User:Mattes, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Grand Palace: Bjørn Erik Pedersen, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Wat Arun: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons