In my article “My 5 Best Tips for Bangkok Airport,” I already compiled important information for travelers. Here’s some additional information.
Topics: Taxi — Pattaya Shuttle — Internet — Currency Exchange — Luggage Storage
- Tip 1 – Where can I find a taxi at Suvarnabhumi?
- Tip 2 – What's the cheapest way to get to Pattaya or Hua Hin? And into the city?
- Tip 3 – How do I get WiFi at Bangkok Airport?
- Tip 4 – Where is the best place to exchange money at Bangkok airport?
- Tip 5 – Where can I leave my luggage if I don't want to keep an eye on it the whole time at the airport?
- Tip 6 – How can I have my luggage sent to the hotel?
- Tip 7 – How can I find a cheap flight to Thailand?
Tip 1 – Where can I find a taxi at Suvarnabhumi?
The taxi service at the airport is automated. This means there are machines on the ground floor (1st floor) where you can be assigned the appropriate taxi. There are different queues for different routes, which you should join.
- “short distance” refers to the area around the airport, including Lad Krabang, where there are nearby hotels (hotels I tested).
- “long distance” for journeys into the city or the surrounding area
- “Big taxi” for journeys with a lot of luggage. These are large taxis that can, for example, also accommodate a bicycle if there are only one or two passengers.
- The queue for the “long distance” option is a bit longer. However, since it moves quite quickly, the waiting times are short.
The queue in the “long distance” line is usually a bit longer than in the other lines. However, since it moves quite quickly, the waiting times are short.
The fare to the city center is approximately 450 to 550 baht, including the 75 baht expressway toll and the 50 baht airport taxi fee. If you book a “Short Distance” taxi, for example to one of the hotels I tried in Lat Krabang , you will receive a slip of paper at the counter with the taxi driver’s name, an emergency phone number (where you can also file a complaint), and information about the 50 baht airport taxi fee.
Electric taxis are now also available. The cost for this supposedly environmentally friendly option is 150 baht for the first 2 kilometers and then 16 baht per kilometer. For example, a trip to Sukhumvit Road would cost approximately 580 baht plus the toll for the expressway.
The electric taxis also cover longer distances. A trip to Hua Hin costs 4500 baht and to Pattaya 2500. This could be a tiny contribution to improving air quality.
Tip 2 – What’s the cheapest way to get to Pattaya or Hua Hin? And into the city?
Downstairs on the first floor, you can book a minivan or bus to Pattaya at a good price. Prices range from 143 to 190 baht, which is currently less than €5. The staff at the counter are friendly and speak English.
Right next door, there’s also a service for trips to Hua Hin. Another worthwhile destination, according to an experienced expat.
The cheapest way to get to downtown Bangkok is the S1 bus, which goes directly to Khao San Road and Silom. The fare is a mere 60 baht. You can book the bus at the signposted counters in the hall before the exit. The bus departs from behind the taxi rank. Buses run between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
Incidentally, minivans to Don Mueang Airport, from which many domestic flights depart, also leave from there. The shuttle service is free; you simply need to show your ticket. The shuttle buses run between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Tip 3 – How do I get WiFi at Bangkok Airport?
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport. As usual, you need to register and then receive access for one hour. This allows you to surf the internet while eating or enjoying a coffee. For example, you could research the sights in Chiang Rai.
Check which Wi-Fi networks are available on your smartphone or tablet. Select, for example, AOT Airport Free Wi-Fi by NT. Enter your email address and enjoy one hour of free Wi-Fi at Bangkok Airport.
If you need Wi-Fi at Suvarnabhumi Airport for an extended period, you can also use AOT Sawasdee HighspeedWiFi by NT. AOT Airport Free Wi-Fi by NT has the advantage that you don’t need to download an app.
You can buy SIM cards for Thailand at the sales booths of the major Thai mobile network operators AIS (green), dtac (blue), and TrueMove (red). All plans are also available as eSIMs with a Thai phone number. Just ask.
Tip 4 – Where is the best place to exchange money at Bangkok airport?
Even in 2025, you can exchange money at a really good rate on the ground floor of the Suvarnabhumi.
A topic that is frequently and hotly debated in various Facebook groups. Yes, you can save a significant amount of money by exchanging currency at the Superrich exchange booths, etc., on the ground floor of Bangkok Airport.
The exchange rates at the various currency exchange booths at the airport differ by 5%. On the day I tested, the exchange rates offered by the major banks throughout the airport were 33.30 baht per euro.
That was at a time when the Euro-Baht exchange rate was very unfavorable. My spot checks every time I’m at the airport, however, show similarly large differences. Most recently, this was again the case with rates close to 38 Baht per Euro.
Just 100 meters from the nearest bank counter, in the basement near the Airport Link station, are independent money changers. Among others, “Superrich Thailand” was offering a rate of 36.15 baht per euro for banknotes larger than €50 that day. That’s almost 3 baht more, so for €300, the difference is about €25. For me, that was reason enough to walk a few meters further.
Tip 5 – Where can I leave my luggage if I don’t want to keep an eye on it the whole time at the airport?
The Bellugg luggage storage facility on the second floor is open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. It’s located roughly in the middle of the building. You can also store your bicycle there. During large cycling events, I’ve even seen several bike cases parked there.
The price depends on the size of the luggage and the number of days, and ranges between 150 and 200 baht per piece of luggage per day (see photo). This is a great option if you want to take a short trip into the city center during a longer layover. You can find out how long this might take here.
A lightweight medium-sized suitcase from Eminent also fits in size M. This size is recommended for week-long trips. However, since you need significantly less clothing and other things in Thailand, I prefer to travel with this easier-to-handle size.
In addition, there are two counters with luggage storage for up to one month at the very bottom near the airport link and the cheap exchange offices.
Tip 6 – How can I have my luggage sent to the hotel?
Luggage transport to hotels in Bangkok is also offered, costing between 380 THB for regular suitcases and 600 THB for sports equipment.
A special feature is the live tracking, so you always know where your luggage is. Bicycles can be delivered to your hotel for 600 THB, eliminating the hassle of transporting them yourself. This is a good alternative to the aforementioned large taxis.
In the connecting passage to the Novotel near the airport link, there’s a shop offering this service. “Smilelugg” provides storage, transport to the hotel, and delivery throughout Thailand – a great service for anyone wanting to continue their domestic flight without luggage.
TIP: You can also have your luggage sent anywhere from the airport. There’s a branch of the Thai post office on level 2 at exit 8. Sending my bicycle box to Chiang Rai cost 800 THB.
Tip 7 – How can I find a cheap flight to Thailand?
My best tip: Compare several different flight booking portals. Be it Skyscanner or AirlineDirect – enter your details and compare the results. Each platform has its advantages.
Under certain circumstances, booking a flight directly on an airline’s website might be worthwhile. Sometimes the prices are similar to those on search platforms. More importantly, you’ll have fewer problems changing flights or receiving compensation for delays. I enjoy the comfort of Qatar Airways , but unfortunately, their flights to Germany only offer a layover in Doha.
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7 tips for Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok,
Hotel Review, Lat Krabang
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