BKK - International- Domestic on Separate Tickets Checked Bags - Transit/Lounge/Hotel
Jun 28, 2018, 5:46 am
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BKK - International- Domestic on Separate Tickets Checked Bags - Transit/Lounge/Hotel
International arrival at Bangkok BKK (Suvarnabhumi Airport) on Korean Air with checked bag around midnight. Separate ticket on Bangkok Airways from Bangkok BKK (Suvarnabhumi Airport) to Krabi at 9:00am. Have plenty of time to clear Immigration/Customs on arrival at BKK and then recheck at Bangkok Airways counter.
- Do I still go through "Transit" Area?
- Any tips on accessing lounges (American Express Platinum member) - since most of the lounges are airside and International?
- If lounges cannot be accessed, any recommendations for hotels at the airport or nearby?
Jun 28, 2018, 8:00 am
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You can't use "transit" Area because the 2nd ticket is domestic-only so you need to clear customs/immigration at BKK airport.
I doubt they'd even check you into the flight at ~1am for a 9am flight. You are better off booking a hotel in the area to take a shower, get some sleep, and return to the airport by ~7am
I doubt they'd even check you into the flight at ~1am for a 9am flight. You are better off booking a hotel in the area to take a shower, get some sleep, and return to the airport by ~7am
Jun 28, 2018, 1:25 pm
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Get a hotel room. There are many near the airport for a very reasonable price (under $50 USD/night) and many have shuttles to/from the airport.
I have personally stayed here: at-residence
24 hour shuttle bus, inexpensive, clean. Recommended.
I have personally stayed here: at-residence
24 hour shuttle bus, inexpensive, clean. Recommended.
Jul 1, 2018, 12:53 am
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I second this. No chance that you can stay airside. You need to clear immigration and you will not be allowed to check-in for a flight at 9AM. Just book a cheap hotel room in the vicinity of the airport. I have stayed at Thong Ta Resort Suvarnabhumi before which was OK for short stay like this. Should be < 1000 THB
Aug 14, 2018, 9:24 am
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Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel Bangkok | Thongta Resort & Spa
Has anyone any experience of using this? Any hidden catches or things to be aware of?
Aug 14, 2018, 9:42 pm
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I'm looking for a room near BKK next month and this one caught my eye. I see on their website they currently offer a discount card offering 25% off the room rate if paying by Bank Transfer.
Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel Bangkok Thongta Resort & Spa
Has anyone any experience of using this? Any hidden catches or things to be aware of?
Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel Bangkok Thongta Resort & Spa
Has anyone any experience of using this? Any hidden catches or things to be aware of?
I have an SCB account and do direct transfers all the time, but these are for bills (cable, internet, mobile, rent, electric, etc.). I would NOT personally do a transfer for this hotel discount as there are just too many things that could, and do, go wrong.
Sep 6, 2018, 11:28 am
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I had the same situation. Qatar airlines wouldn't allow me to check my bag in until three hours before my flight. I stayed at the Novotel at BKK and it was pretty nice.
Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport - The Hotel
you could also stay in these mini-hotel rooms in the basement of BKK
https://www.boxtelthailand.com/
Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport - The Hotel
you could also stay in these mini-hotel rooms in the basement of BKK
https://www.boxtelthailand.com/
Sep 7, 2018, 3:21 am
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The Novotel at the airport is an obvious choice but it comes with a high price tag. The rates are much higher than at the several decent and much better valued hotels in the vicinity of the airport (and many will offer free shuttle).