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Suvarnabhumi Airport

IATA BKK ICAO VTBS Large Airport Scheduled Service

Location

Airport Information

City

Bangkok

Continent

AS

Coordinates

13,6811, 100,7470

Elevation

5 ft (2 m)

Runways

Ident Length Width Surface Lighted
01/19 13.123 ft (4.000 m) 197 ft ASP Yes
02L/20R 13.123 ft (4.000 m) 197 ft ASP Yes
02R/20L 12.139 ft (3.700 m) 197 ft ASP Yes

Sobre Suvarnabhumi Airport

O Aeroporto Suvarnabhumi (BKK) é o principal aeroporto internacional de Banguecoque e um dos maiores hubs de aviação do Sudeste Asiático, localizado a aproximadamente 25 quilômetros a leste do centro da cidade. O nome Suvarnabhumi, que significa 'Terra Dourada', foi escolhido pelo Rei Bhumibol Adulyadej. Inaugurado em 2006, o aeroporto apresenta um terminal principal icônico desenhado por Helmut Jahn, com a sua estrutura de aço e vidro que se estende por 563.000 metros quadrados, tornando-o um dos maiores terminais de aeroporto do mundo sob um único telhado. Com mais de 65 milhões de passageiros anuais, Suvarnabhumi serve como hub principal da Thai Airways International e da Bangkok Airways. O aeroporto é um ponto de conexão crucial para viajantes entre a Europa, o Médio Oriente e a região Ásia-Pacífico. O Airport Rail Link conecta Suvarnabhumi ao centro de Banguecoque em aproximadamente 30 minutos, enquanto uma extensa rede de autoestradas proporciona acesso rodoviário. As instalações incluem mais de 300 lojas e restaurantes, lounges premium e um hotel de trânsito. Suvarnabhumi é também um centro importante de carga aérea, movimentando mais de 1,4 milhões de toneladas por ano. A posição estratégica da Tailândia no coração do Sudeste Asiático faz deste aeroporto uma porta de entrada natural para destinos como Camboja, Laos, Mianmar e Vietname.

Aviation Terms

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.