Don Muang Airport Overview
Airport Code
DMK
Full Airport Name
(Bangkok) Don Muang Airport
Address
222 Moo 10 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Don Muang, Bangkok 10210, Thailand
Country Code
66
Telephone
(02) 535 1111 or 535 1254
Website
www.donmuangairportonline.com
Number of Terminals
3
Time Zone
GMT + 7
Location
The airport is situated 24km (15 miles) north of Bangkok.
Airport News
Don Muang Airport no longer handles international flights, only non-connecting domestic ones operated by three airlines. All international flights now arrive at, or leave from, the new Bangkok International Airport in Suvarnabhumi (see separate entry).
Transfer Between Terminals
Only one terminal is currently in use.
Driving Directions
The main road linking the airport to central Bangkok is the Vibhavadi Rangsit Road; it is also possible to travel into Bangkok via faster toll-motorways.
Car Parking
A three-story car park is located in front of the Domestic Passenger Terminal.
Car Hire
Avis is located in the Arrivals area in the Domestic Passenger Terminal.
Public Transport
Rail
Trains (tel: (02) 222 0175; website: www.railway.co.th) run to Bangkok from Don Muang Station, opposite the airport, to Hua Lumpong Railway Station in central Bangkok (journey time - around 50 minutes), from where trains to destinations throughout the country can connect.
Road
Bus: Air-conditioned airport buses leave from the front of the Arrivals area; destinations served include several city hotels, the Grand Palace, Sukhumvit and Bangkok Railway Station. Regular public buses also run to Bangkok Railway Station, Silom Road and the Southern and Eastern Region bus terminals.
Taxi: Licensed metered city taxis (with black and yellow plates) can be flagged down outside Departures; passengers should make sure that the meter is switched on and never use unlicensed taxis. It is a good idea to have the destination required written in Thai.
Information and Help Desks
Airport information counters are located in the Arrivals and Departures halls (tel: (02) 535 1254).
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: N/A.
Eating and drinking: Limited dining facilities are available in the landside area.
Shopping: There is a souvenir shop before security.
Luggage: A lost property service is operated by the information office.
Other facilities: Once past security, these are limited to toilets and seating areas.
Conference and Business Facilities
The Amari Airport Hotel (tel: (02) 566 1020; website: www.amari.com) also offers business facilities, including a 24-hour business center, Internet and e-mail service, banqueting and conference facilities, as well as a ballroom that can accommodate up to 1,000 people.
Facilities for Disabled Travelers
Facilities for disabled travelers include lifts, accessible toilets and an electric car for transport around the terminal. Passengers requiring special assistance should inform their airline at the time of booking. Car parking for disabled travelers is also available.
Hotels
The Amari Airport Hotel (tel: (02) 566 1020; website: www.amari.com) is situated opposite the airport, connected by an air-conditioned footbridge. The Thai Hotel Association (tel: (02) 996 7725/7 or 504 3880; website: www.thaihotels.org) has reservation desks in all terminals. Most major hotels are served by courtesy minibus routes; nearby hotels include Asia Airport Hotel (tel: (02) 992 6999; website: www.asiahotel.co.th) and Quality Suites Bangkok Airport (tel: (02) 982 2022; website: www.qualitybangkok.com).
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