El Aeropuerto Suvarnabhumi es el principal aeropuerto internacional de Bangkok, Tailandia, y uno de los más transitados del Sudeste Asiático. Inaugurado en 2006, reemplazó al antiguo Don Mueang como aeropuerto comercial principal de Bangkok. Suvarnabhumi, cuyo nombre significa Tierra Dorada en sánscrito, cuenta con uno de los terminales de pasajeros de un solo edificio más grandes del mundo, diseñado por Helmut Jahn. El aeropuerto gestiona más de 60 millones de pasajeros anuales y es centro para Thai Airways International y Bangkok Airways. El Airport Rail Link conecta el aeropuerto con la estación Phaya Thai en unos 30 minutos. Un terminal satélite SAT-1 se inauguró en 2024. El aeropuerto cuenta con dos pistas paralelas con una tercera planificada. La inmensa popularidad de Tailandia como destino turístico refuerza el papel de Suvarnabhumi como importante centro de tránsito.

Aviation Terms

Iluminación de aeródromo (AGL: Airfield Lighting) Categoría de aeropuerto (Airport Category) Elevación del aeropuerto (ELEV: Airport Elevation) Estación de bomberos aeroportuaria (ARFF: Airport Fire Station) Sala VIP de aeropuerto (Airport Lounge) Punto de referencia del aeropuerto (ARP: Airport Reference Point) Plataforma (Apron) Control automatizado de pasaportes (APC: Automated Passport Control)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to the city center?

The Airport Rail Link (ARL) connects Suvarnabhumi to Phaya Thai station in central Bangkok in about 26 minutes for THB 45. From Phaya Thai, transfer to the BTS Skytrain. Trains run from 6:00 AM to midnight every 10-15 minutes. A metered taxi to central Bangkok costs THB 300-500 plus a THB 50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls.

How many terminals does Suvarnabhumi Airport have?

Suvarnabhumi has one main passenger terminal with two concourses (East and West) connected at the center. The terminal is one of the largest single-building airport terminals in the world. A new Satellite Terminal 1 (SAT-1) connected by an automated people mover opened to increase the airport annual capacity.

What is the difference between Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports?

Suvarnabhumi (BKK) is the main international airport handling most full-service carriers. Don Mueang (DMK) is the older airport used primarily by low-cost carriers including AirAsia, Nok Air, and Thai Lion Air. The airports are about 40 km apart, connected by a free shuttle bus that takes 50-60 minutes.

Which airlines have a hub at Suvarnabhumi Airport?

Thai Airways International (Star Alliance) operates its hub from Suvarnabhumi. Bangkok Airways, a boutique carrier, also uses BKK as its primary base. Thai Smile Airways (Thai subsidiary) handles regional routes. The airport is a major Southeast Asian connecting point for flights between Europe, Asia, and Oceania.

Is there free Wi-Fi at Suvarnabhumi Airport?

Yes, Suvarnabhumi offers free Wi-Fi managed by True Corporation. Connect to the network named .@AirportTrueFreeWiFi and register with a phone number for 2 hours of free access per session. The service covers all areas of the terminal including departure gates and arrival halls.