Travel Guide for Suvarnabhumi Airport
Bangkok having two airports an Suvarnabhumi Airport is the international gateway to Bangkok. IATA code BKK which is 32-kilometer East of the Bangkok downtown. The other one is Don Mueang Airport mostly serving domestic flights situated 24 Kilometer north in Bangkok city. Suvarnabhumi Airport BKK providing runway for more than 800 flights on 146 destinations operating by 113 airlines all around the globe. In 2023 Suvarnabhumi registered 51.7 million passengers. If you are traveling to Thailand through Bangkok this is your departure airport.
Things to do after Landing:
Airport building layout is comprising 4 floors. Level 1 is where you got transportation options. Like taxis and other domestic transport ready for connecting you to the any destination with Bangkok. BKK Level 2 is the arrivals where you are landing. Level 3 is designated for passenger general purpose restaurants, Cafes and Shopping area. Level 4 is assigned all for departures.
Currency Exchange at Suvarnabhumi Airport:
After you have arrived first you need cash local currency here is Thai Baht. Level 2 having some money exchanges like KBank , Super Rich money Exchange , Western union . But next to KBank are the ATM machines there you can exchange your currency like USD, GBP, Euro to Thai Bhat. My advice if you are withdrawing big amount of money then ATM is better option. For Small Amount Money Exchange will offer you better rate. There are currency exchange shops on Level 1 as well and they are offering better rate than shops on level 2. Check all the options before making the transaction.
Local Sim Card for Travel with internet:
Thailand has 3 main Internet service providers and all three having their booths on the Airport. DTAC 5G, True 5G and AIS 5G. They are offering various time limit packages like 8 days, 15 days and 30 days with the option if you want to extend the plan. You can buy this tourist sim card in 300BHT for 8days and 999BHT for 30days depending on the usage you can opt the plan.
Apps you need to download for convenience:
Take some time to download important applications. They help you are wandering place to place in Thailand. These apps will make your whole trip easy.
Google Maps:
Mostly its built-in your mobiles in case if its not Please download it for searching the destinations.
Grab:
This App will be helpful for ride-hailing, taxi, food delivery, and ordering grocery
Bolt:
Another ride-hailing, micromobility rental and carsharing services will helpful while you are wandering place to place.
Google Translate:
It will help you while using any roadside signs and anything written in Thai Language you can translate into English for your convenience
Teenee:
For Ordering the food and searching the restaurant like Uber Eats. Teenee is helpful tool for restaurants, cafes, nightlife, hotels
MUVMI:
Best App for Bangkok for Cheap ride of Tuk-Tuk. This app will Mobilize you with more affordable, cleaner, and safer solution.
Bangkok Mass Transit System:
BTS App will be use full for travelling through train.
Local Transport to Other Destination:
On the level of the Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok there are direct bus services will take you to the all the important destination where you are planning. Like Pattaya, Karabi and Phuket. Just buy a ticket for the booth where ever you want to go. It will take you bit longer to reach but Bus services are the cheapest mode of transportation all across Thailand. It will cost you almost 300Bhat for Pattaya. If you want to travel to Karabi, it will cost 650BHT. From Bangkok to Phuket in 700BHT you can take a bus.
Rail links on Suvarnabhumi Airport:
From the Level 1 you have to take the B floor for Bangkok Mass Transit system or metro. BTS having 7 main stops stations so you have to check the location of your hotel from Google map or area where your hotel is located. They are having attendants also to help you if you are bit confused.
Rabbit Card for BTS:
Rabbit card is an online payment system by BTS Can be bought from any station. This card will be used for travelling on BTS Sky train. Rabbit card is also acceptable payment system for shopping and food Courts.
MRT Card:
Bangkok is big city and having multiple transport system. MRT is another Train transport system covering almost 29 different locations in Bangkok. Buying this card will cost you almost 200Bht but this will reduce your cost multifold.
Now you are good to Go Enjoy your Trip to Bangkok like a pro.
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