Bandara Suvarnabhumi adalah bandara internasional utama yang melayani Bangkok, Thailand, dan salah satu bandara tersibuk di Asia Tenggara. Bandara ini dibuka pada tahun 2006 setelah beberapa dekade perencanaan dan pembangunan, menggantikan Bandara Internasional Don Mueang lama sebagai bandara komersial utama Bangkok, meskipun Don Mueang kemudian dibuka kembali untuk penerbangan maskapai berbiaya rendah. Terletak sekitar 25 kilometer timur pusat kota, Suvarnabhumi menampilkan bangunan terminal khas yang dirancang oleh Helmut Jahn, yang memiliki terminal bangunan tunggal terbesar di dunia. Bandara ini merupakan hub Thai Airways International dan Bangkok Airways. Menangani lebih dari 60 juta penumpang per tahun, bandara ini memiliki dua landasan pacu paralel. Airport Rail Link menyediakan koneksi dari pusat kota dalam 30 menit. Nama bandara berasal dari bahasa Sanskerta Suvarnabhumi, yang berarti Tanah Emas.

Aviation Terms

Pencahayaan lapangan terbang (AGL: Airfield Lighting) Kategori bandara (Airport Category) Elevasi bandara (ELEV: Airport Elevation) Pos pemadam kebakaran bandara (ARFF: Airport Fire Station) Lounge bandara (Airport Lounge) Titik referensi bandara (ARP: Airport Reference Point) Apron bandara (Apron) Kontrol paspor otomatis (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.