I visited Suvarnabhumi International Airport with Mr. Bando (my friend living in Chiang Mai) six days before its opening (22nd Sep).
The airport is well marked on major streets, but some taxi drivers may be confused and may not know well about how to go there. If you head for the airport by taxi, please be sure to leave your hotel at least three hours before the departure of your flight. If you catch an evening flight, you may stuck in traffic jams. It may take 1.5-2 hours by taxi from Central Bangkok.
When I visited there, the airport had been partially opened for several airlines.
Here, you can see some photos of the airport facilities.
Terminal Building
Suvarnabhumi International Airport is the largest airport in south-east Asia.
Signbaord in the Arrival Area
There are three arrival gates (A for domestic, B and C for International arrival).
Departure Area
The departure area is on the 4th floor. It's really huge.
Check-in Counter
Some airlines were operating flights before the airport's official opening. The below is the check-in counter of Bangkok Airways.
Airline Signs
Outside the departure area.
Arrival Information
Inside the arrival area.
Internet Kiosk
Of course, it's not free! :-)
Bus Stop of Shuttle Buses
Shuttle Buses linking the terminal building and the Airport Bus Terminal. All buses to Central Bangkok and other destinations depart from the Airport Bus Terminal, not the terminal building.
Escalators
You can ride escalators with a cart.
Taxi Stand
Taxi Stand is on the 1st floor. All taxis are metered. Passengers must pay 50-Baht Airport Surcharge. The average fare to the central is 300 Bahts.
Related Links
* Sukhumvit On Nut Guesthouse - The nearest guesthouse to Suvarnabhumi International Airport* Reservation/Check Availability - Sukhumvit On Nut Guesthouse - Book a room/bed online!
