Airport Information
Flights to and from Bangkok are handled by two airports: the sparkling new kid on the block Suvarnabhumi International Airport and the trusty old timer Don Mueang.
The former handles the vast majority of air traffic including international flights, cargo and some domestic flights. To alleviate teething troubles at the new airport, Don Mueang was reopened in March and is currently handling some domestic flights for these three airlines: Thai Airways (non-connecting domestic flights), Nok Air (domestic flights) and One-Two-Go (domestic flights). Find out more here. |
Cracked runways and taxiways, as well as damaged passenger boarding bridges are some of the teething problems that have emerged since the launch of Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport opened officially on September 28, 2006. Little by little, sections will be closed down while repairs and maintenance are conducted. Some domestic flights without international connections will be diverted to the old Don Muang Airport to facilitate this. (READ MORE)
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Bangkok's old airport is scheduled to reopen on March 25. The date for the reopening coincides with the beginning of the summer flight schedules, and is aimed at relieving the strain on five-month old Suvarnabhumi International Airport while parts are closed off for repairs. Don Mueang will serve three budget airlines, One-To-Go Airlines, Nok Air and PB Air, alongside the domestic services of Thai Airways International (THAI). Don Mueang will serve 77 flights a day: 25 Nok Air flights, eight of PB Air and 32 of THAI. (READ MORE)
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After more than four decades of planning, Bangkok's new 155-billion baht (US$ 4 billion), state-of-the-art Suvarnabhumi International Airport - featuring the largest terminal building and tallest control tower in the world - opened officially on September 28. The new airport began full domestic and international operations at exactly 03:00 on September 28 2006, as scheduled. (READ MORE)
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The latest symbol of national pride in Thailand, Suvarnabhumi International Airport is one of the most modern and sophisticated airports in the world. It is a showcase of airport systems advancements and technology, reflecting also the latest airport architectural design trends. Have a look at its very impressive fact sheet... (READ MORE)
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As I left to catch my first flight from the new, futuristic-looking Suvarnabhumi International Airport, I was filled with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation. Feelings of excitement after having seen the awe-inspiring pictures and read the impressive statistics, conflicted with my knowledge of the long and troubled history of Bangkok's latest claim to fame. (READ MORE)
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