Unofficial Bangkok (BKK & DMK) Airport thread
Sep 7, 2017, 2:11 pm
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If it's the same gates that Thai nationals use I can tell you those things work well (save the the potential novice who backs up a lane).
Jan 9, 2018, 5:45 pm
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Flights delayed at Don Muang Airport due to air show rehearsals
Bangkok's Don Muang Airport has urged travelers to plan ahead and arrive at the airport two to three hours ahead of scheduled flight times until January 11 as rehearsals will be taking place for the Royal Thai Airforce air show.
The shows would be performed at the Wing 6 Don Muang for National Children's Day on Saturday. Flights will be halted on Tuesday from 9am to 9.12am and 10.15am to 10.40am. On Wednesday, flights will be halted from 11.20am to 11.50am and on Thursday from 8.15am to 9.05am and 2.30pm to 2.50pm.
Flights delayed at Don Muang Airport due to air show rehearsals
Bangkok's Don Muang Airport has urged travelers to plan ahead and arrive at the airport two to three hours ahead of scheduled flight times until January 11 as rehearsals will be taking place for the Royal Thai Airforce air show.
The shows would be performed at the Wing 6 Don Muang for National Children's Day on Saturday. Flights will be halted on Tuesday from 9am to 9.12am and 10.15am to 10.40am. On Wednesday, flights will be halted from 11.20am to 11.50am and on Thursday from 8.15am to 9.05am and 2.30pm to 2.50pm.
Flights delayed at Don Muang Airport due to air show rehearsals
Jan 10, 2018, 3:03 pm
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Hello, I have an early flight departing BKK at 0630 but traveling with a group of passengers departing the previous day at 1800. Is it possible to enter BKK secure airside the "previous" day around 3pm, with a boarding pass for a 630am flight departure the following day? Planning on lounge hopping airside + maybe a transit hotel. Thanks in advance!
Jan 10, 2018, 4:17 pm
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Hello, I have an early flight departing BKK at 0630 but traveling with a group of passengers departing the previous day at 1800. Is it possible to enter BKK secure airside the "previous" day around 3pm, with a boarding pass for a 630am flight departure the following day? Planning on lounge hopping airside + maybe a transit hotel. Thanks in advance!
I think your time might better spent outside the airport.
Jan 11, 2018, 10:07 am
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Wondering if anyone has some recent experience with the taxi queues at DMK between 4 and 7 PM. I'll be doing it twice soon. It wasn't pretty 2 years ago when I was last there.
Jan 11, 2018, 12:13 pm
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Jan 11, 2018, 2:25 pm
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Then again, just got back from on ANA Biz flight and took public transportation from YVR to Victoria
Skytrain to Bridgeport station, #620 bus to Ferry, and #70 all the way past Parliament to almost Dallas Road in James Bay.
Being New Year's Eve, the last ride was after 6 p.m. and FREE
Jan 11, 2018, 3:10 pm
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Yeah, that's my style a lot of the time too. I take the BTS and ARL around Bangkok all the time...
Jan 11, 2018, 3:35 pm
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Other travelers utilize the limo bus (150 THB, every 30 min. to Lumphini or Khao San), or the A1/A2/A3/A4 buses.
There is a developing shortage of taxis as the "authorities" whittle down the supply by requiring newer models for a license, we are in ultra-high season and there is always a general shortage of taxis at DMK.
You can always check out the length of the queue, and if appears to exceed your requirements, head upstairs?
Jan 12, 2018, 12:46 pm
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Hello, I have an early flight departing BKK at 0630 but traveling with a group of passengers departing the previous day at 1800. Is it possible to enter BKK secure airside the "previous" day around 3pm, with a boarding pass for a 630am flight departure the following day? Planning on lounge hopping airside + maybe a transit hotel. Thanks in advance!
Jan 12, 2018, 12:59 pm
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If I take a cab from DMK, I take it from the Family Mart on the main road. Exit departures door, head right, walk a little and you'll see it on your left. There is usually a line of taxis waiting for pickups.
You thus avoid the little mini-traffic backup trying to exit the airport.
Jan 13, 2018, 9:33 am
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Traffic at that time is bad - I don't like to be stuck in a cab. If it were me, I would take the bus to Mo Chit BTS or the newer buses A3/A4 to Lumpini/Khao San.
If I take a cab from DMK, I take it from the Family Mart on the main road. Exit departures door, head right, walk a little and you'll see it on your left. There is usually a line of taxis waiting for pickups.
You thus avoid the little mini-traffic backup trying to exit the airport.
If I take a cab from DMK, I take it from the Family Mart on the main road. Exit departures door, head right, walk a little and you'll see it on your left. There is usually a line of taxis waiting for pickups.
You thus avoid the little mini-traffic backup trying to exit the airport.
Jan 13, 2018, 5:24 pm
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Yes it would - there are no dedicated bus lanes as far as I know - but the delay I feel is mitigated by a) the low fixed fare b) the fact that I'm heading to a MRT/BTS station so I can complete the rest of my journey avoiding traffic
Jan 13, 2018, 6:06 pm
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Traffic at that time is bad
Obviously, it depends on the destination/route and exact day/date - for example, this past Wednesday or yesterday (Saturday) would have been brutal - but very generally speaking in-bound at this time should be reasonable. The route to Mo Chit (BTS)/Chatuchuk Park (MRT) takes you through, arguably, one of the most highly traffic-congested areas in Bangkok - owing to both traffic and construction - so that might take longer, even factoring in the BTS/MRT, assuming one of those takes you to your destination.
We have no HOV lanes here, although the footpaths often serve as LOV "lanes".
Obviously, it depends on the destination/route and exact day/date - for example, this past Wednesday or yesterday (Saturday) would have been brutal - but very generally speaking in-bound at this time should be reasonable. The route to Mo Chit (BTS)/Chatuchuk Park (MRT) takes you through, arguably, one of the most highly traffic-congested areas in Bangkok - owing to both traffic and construction - so that might take longer, even factoring in the BTS/MRT, assuming one of those takes you to your destination.
We have no HOV lanes here, although the footpaths often serve as LOV "lanes".