Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or are just quickly passing through, our Bangkok Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
I had to spend a few nights at BKK Airport recently after losing my passport and i have to say, next time, id CHOOSE to stay there. – gentmartin
BKK Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.
What to Expect
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (code: BKK) is the largest of the two airports in Bangkok and serves as the primary international airport. It is a relatively modern and new building with architecture that reminds visitors of a giant space station. The airport has only one terminal – one of the biggest terminals in the world – making navigation a bit confusing (particularly when it comes to finding bathrooms!).
Amenities-wise, the airport doesn’t have as much going on as some of its regional airport neighbours. Still, you will find free WiFi, internet kiosks and several first-class lounges – some of which also have showers – that economy-class passengers can pay to access. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for locations and rates.
Sleeping in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is a sleep-friendly airport that attracts plenty of overnighters. It has a decent amount of armrest-free seating, some located in private, quieter spots. There are also some comfortable couches and sleep-friendly seats near the B Floor’s Subway, 7-Eleven, under the stairways and near the International Zone’s prayer room. The airport basement, between Doors 7 to 10, is reportedly quiet if you’re okay with floor-sleeping. Explore our guide to sleeping in Suvarnabhumi Airport or read some traveller reviews for more tips. For uninterrupted sleep, there are sleep boxes, a transit hotel inside the airport, and other nearby hotels connected by shuttles. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.
Good to Know
- There’s free drinking water near most bathrooms.
- Travellers should exercise caution in the arrivals hall as there have been reports of scams and petty theft in that area.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!
Concourse A
- Bangkok Airways Blue Ribbon Lounge – Location: Domestic Departures, Airside, Level 2, opposite Gate A3. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
- Coral Executive Lounge – Location: Domestic Departures, Airside, Level 2, near the luggage checkpoint. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
- Miracle First Class Lounge – Location: International Departures, Airside, Level 3, Block 2, East side. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
Concourse C
- Miracle First Class Lounge – Location: International Departures, Airside, Level 3, East Side. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
- Coral Cosmo Lounge – Location: International Departures, Airside, Gate C. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Concourse D
- Bangkok Airways Blue Ribbon Lounge – Location: International Departures, Airside, opposite Gate D7. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
- Coral Finest Business Lounge – Location: International Departures, Airside, Level 3, Gate D1. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
- Coral First Class Lounge – Location: International Departures, Airside, Level 3, Gate D1. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
- Miracle Lounge – Location: Domestic Departures, Airside, Level 2. Hours: 5:30AM – 10:00PM.
- Miracle Business Class Lounge – Location: International Departures, Airside, 3rd Floor, opposite Gate D5. Showers are available. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
- Miracle First Class Lounge – Location: International Departures, Airside, Level 3, opposite Gate D6. Showers are available. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
- Turkish Airlines Lounge – Location: International Departures, Airside, Level 3, near Gate D8. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
Concourse E
- Oman Air First & Business Class Lounge – Location: International Departures, Airside, Airside, Level 3 (West Side). Showers are available. Hours: vary. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
Concourse F
- Air France – KLM SkyLounge – Location: International Departures, Airside, 3rd Floor, near Gate F2. Showers are available. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
- Miracle First Class Lounge – International Departures, Airside, Level 3, West Side. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Lounge membership programs.
Concourse G
- Miracle Business Class Lounge – International Departures, Airside, Level 3, West Side. Showers are available. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
- Miracle First Class Lounge – International Departures, Airside, Level 4, opposite Gate 2, West Side. Showers are available. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Lounges
Bangkok Airport Hotels, Sleep Pods & Day Rooms
Quick Facts
- Nearest Hotel: Inside the Airport
- Sleep Cabins & Pods: Yes
- Day Rooms: Yes
- Nearby Hotels with Free Shuttles: Yes
When the prospect of sleeping on the floor or in a chair is giving you nightmares, there is good news for those of you who are looking to sleep at Suvarnabhumi Airport in comfort. If you are on a layover, you don’t have to go through security as there is a transit hotel that offers both short-term and overnight rates. Sleep pods, perfect for single travellers seeking some privacy, are also available on the landside section of the airport. A number of nearby hotels, located within 10 minutes of the airport, provide free shuttles.
Sleep Pods & Transit Hotel inside Suvarnabhumi Airport
Miracle Transit Hotel – Located inside the airport, Airside, 3th Floor, International Departures Hall, Concourse A. Day use rooms for 4 – 12 hours are available. The hotel features a beauty salon, sauna, spa, free WiFi and duty free shops. Due to its location inside Suvarnabhumi’s transit area, the hotel is accessible only to passengers in the secure zone. » Check Rates
Boxtel – Location: Airport Link “Suvarnabhumi Station”, Basement (B) Floor Walk through the Airport Link ticket centre and the shop for about 30m. You will then see Boxtel on the left. Each soundproofed room offers A/C, full bed with microgel blanket and pillow, free WiFi, work desk, alarm clock and key card access. Restrooms are shared. Rates are 1,046 Baht per 4 hour blocks of rental time. » Check Rates
Avagard Capsule Hotel – Location: Landside, Basement Floor, Airport Rail Link. Five sound-proof sleep capsules feature a queen-size bed, WiFi, temperature control, USB charging sockets, reading lights and a locker that can store up to 32″ luggage + carry on. Rates are 900 THB (7 hour block) • 2200 THB (15 hour block). » Check Rates
Hotels near Suvarnabhumi airport
- Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel – (5 minute walk from the airport via underground walkway) A free 24-hour airport shuttle is available. The hotel offers day rooms (8:00AM – 6:00PM for 4 -10 hours), freshen up rates and 24-Hour Flexi check-in at any time and check out 24 hours later. The shuttle departs from Gate 4, Arrival Level, Level 2. » Check Rates
- Vismaya Suvarnabhumi Resort – (5-20 minute drive depending on traffic) An airport shuttle leaves approximately every hour. Contact the hotel for arrangements. » Check Rates
- Mariya Boutique Hotel – (10-15 minute drive depending on traffic) A 24-hour airport shuttle is available upon request. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport WiFi / Internet and Mobile Charging
WiFi
Free WiFi is available at Suvarnabhumi Airport for up to 2 hours daily. Connect to one of the following networks: .@ AirportTrueFreeWiFi • .@ AirportAISFreeWiFi • .@ AirportDTACFreeWiFi.
At one point, there were 126 internet kiosks with free internet access. Users could only connect for 15 minutes at a time, and once their time expired, they had to log in again. We could not confirm this at the time of our 2023 September update. If you know whether they are still there, click here to update our guide.
Mobile Charging
Charge your electronics for free at mobile charging stations conveniently located throughout the airport.
Airport Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover
Duty Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available on the 4th Floor of the concourse building. Various retail shops, mini-markets and convenience stores are open throughout the passenger terminal and concourse building.
Family Services
- Children’s Play Areas – Location: near the transfer lounges in Concourses B and D (west side) and on the 4th Floor of Concourses C and D (East and West wings).
Food & Drinks – There is no shortage of food options and convenience stores located Airside and Landside, including many 24-hour restaurants. In September 2016, a reader told us there is a 24-hour food court (Landside, Ground Floor, inside the ground transportation waiting area). The reader continues to say, “It is a cash-only coupon food court (where you exchange your cash for paper coupons to buy food and drinks with, and exchange back any unused ones when you leave). There are maybe 15 food stalls with every major category of Thai food. Prices mostly range 40-100 baht, with drinks starting at 10 baht for bottled water. It’s not the most sanitary place in the world, about typical for Thai food courts, though. It’s mostly frequented by staff, I’ve noticed, and there is a staff-only escalator right in front of it. It’s possible to go back up to both departures or arrivals from there, but you’ll have to walk about 300 meters to a public access escalator. I think it’s sort of an open secret of sorts.”
Information Desk – Have any questions? Fortunately, there are a total of 15 information desks to assist passengers. Locations: Arrivals and Departures Areas. If you can’t find one of the information desks, don’t worry! Use one of the airport help phones located throughout the airport to contact the information centre or look out for the numerous Airport Ambassadors.
Luggage
- Luggage Storage & Lockers – Location: Left Luggage Baggage Service Center, 2nd Floor, Arrival Hall, Baggage Claim • 4th Floor, Departure Hall, behind the check-in counter (Row P). Rates: vary according to the luggage size, but rates start at THB 100 / bag per day.
- Luggage Wrapping – Protect your bags from theft and damage by having your bags wrapped in plastic. Locations: A few locations can be found landside, in the Check-in hall near the terminal entrances.
Medical Services
- Medical Facilities – If you feel unwell or injure yourself, a few clinics can be found throughout the airport. Hours: 24/7. A Medical Center is located on the 2nd Floor in Concourse D and is open 24 hours.
- Pharmacy – There are two Boots pharmacies for any last-minute pharmaceutical needs. Locations: Landside – 2nd Floor, near Pier 2 • Airside, 4th Floor.
Mobile Charging – see “Airport WiFi / Internet and Mobile Charging” above.
Money
- ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you travel internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: available on every Floor, both landside and airside.
- Currency Exchange – Kasikornbank, Siam Commercial Bank and TMB Bank offer full-service banking, foreign currency exchange, and international money transfers at several convenient locations throughout the airport.
Post Office – Send your last-minute postcards to friends and family from the airport’s post office. Location: Terminal 1, 4th Floor, Ticketing Area, Row W (Hours: Open 24 hours).
Rest & Relaxation
- Hotels – see “Airport Hotels” above.
- Lounges – see “Airport Lounges” above.
- Prayer Rooms – A Muslim prayer room is available. Locations: Unknown.
- Rest Zones – Free lounges to rest in between flights. Equipped with reclining leather chairs. Location: Airside, Concourse B and D (west side).
Take precautions even when sleeping in the rest zones. In December 2019, a traveller at another airport reported that money and credit cards had been stolen from their bag even though the bag was right beside them. Protect and lock your bags as you would sleeping elsewhere in public.
Showers – Showers are available in several lounges. [ see Airport Lounges and Airport Hotels above.]
SIM Cards – A reader tells us that SIM cards can be purchased in the International Terminal baggage claim area. (December 2022)
Smoking Room – Smoking is no longer permitted inside the terminal. A reader tells us there are designated smoking areas outside the terminal (Landside), which are far from entrances/exits from the terminal. Another reader says, “One smoking area is directly outside the departure hall (floor 4), on the west end, a short walk from indoors. There is another directly below this one and a third below that and slightly further to the west.” (July 2023)
Spa – Treat yourself to a massage or several other spa services. Express Spa Body & Foot Massage (International Departures, 4th Floor in Concourses A and G) offers spa services.
Transit Tours – If you are in transit, you can take advantage of 4, 5 and 7-hour sightseeing tours in Bangkok. The tour desks are on the Arrivals Level, Concourse C/D and D/E intersections.
WiFi – see “Airport WiFi / Internet and Mobile Charging” above.
Related Pages: Things to do on a layover at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and Bangkok Airport Layover Sightseeing
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Layover Sightseeing
Do you want to make the most of your stopover or long layover by getting out of the airport to do some sightseeing? Check out our Bangkok Airport Layover Sightseeing guide or explore Things to do in Bangkok on Tripadvisor.
Airlines
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is served by the following airlines: ACT Airlines • Aeroflot • Air Astana • Air China • Air Europa • Air France • All Nippon Airways • American Airlines • Asiana Airlines • Bangkok Airways • Hainan Airlines • Hong Kong Airlines • Ita Airways • Latam • Malaysia Airlines • Mongolian Airlines • Oman Air • PIA • Qantas • Royal Air Maroc • Royal Brunei Airlines • S7 Airlines • SAS • Shanghai Airlines • Scoot Airlines • Shenzhen Airlines • Sichuan Airlines Sun Country Airlines • Swiss • Turkish Airlines • Ukraine International Airlines • United Airlines • VietJet • Vietnam Airlines.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Bus
BKK airport is served by city buses as well as regional bus routes. The operational hours of each bus route varies, so it is best to plan ahead.
Car Rentals
Car rental service is available 24 hours on the 2nd floor of the passenger terminal, Gate 8. The following car rental agencies are available onsite: Asap • Avis • Bizcar • Budget • Chic Car Rental • Drive Car Rental • Europcar • Hertz • Sixt • Thai Car Rental • Yesaway Car Rental.
Hotel Shuttles
Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service: Best Western Premier Amaranth Suvarnabhumi Airport • Golden Jade Suvarnabhumi • Mariya Boutique Residence at Suvarnabhumi Airport • Miracle Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel • Nest Boutique Resort • Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport • Phoenix Hotel Bangkok • Suvarnabhumi Suite Airport Hotel • Suvarnabhumi Ville Airport Hotel • Vismaya Suvarnabhumi Resort.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Inter-Terminal Transportation
The airport operates a free shuttle bus service on airport grounds. Passengers can use one of five different shuttle lines to reach the Public Transport Center, Rachathewa Police Station, Novotel Airport Hotel, the airport’s other terminals, parking lots and more.
Limousine
Limousine service is available 24 hours a day at the airport. A range of chauffeur-driven luxury class sedans and SUV’s are available for hire.
Public Van Service
Several public van routes operate from the airport’s Public Transport Center. Public vans are a shared ride service, charged by distance, with designated routes and destinations throughout Bangkok. Departures are frequent, and van stops are located on the 1st floor of the Arrivals terminal, at Gates 1 and 8.
Taxi
Taxis are readily available 24 hours a day at Gates 4 on the 1st floor of the passenger terminal.
Train
Suvarnabhumi Airport is served by a train that operates from Basement B during the hours of 6:00AM – 12:00AM. The SA City Line offers service between the airport and Phaya Thai Station, with six stops along the way. Total travel time from the originating point to the end of the line: 30 minutes. At the time of this update, tickets cost THB 45 (maximum fare).
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Last updated: 2023-09-12
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