Bangkok's new international airport - Suvarnabhumi Airport (pronounced "Suwan-na-puum", which means "Golden Land" in Thai) airport was opened on 28th September 2006.
This airport is the largest airport in south-east Asia and is capable of handling 76 flights per hour and 45 million passengers per year.
The airport has several world records: the terminal building is the largest in the world, and the airport also has the world's longest runway (4km), and the world's tallest control tower (130m).
Map
Distance/Location
The airport is 32km east of the central Bangkok, and 19km east of Sukhumvit On Nut Guesthouse.
Transportation to/from the Airport
Railway
At the time of opening, the high-speed railway system linking the airport and the central is still under construction. It is scheduled to be opened in 2007, but due to the defective bridge support, the opening may be further delayed (possibly in 2008).
Airport Bus
Until the railway link is open, the only public transportation to/from the airport bus service. The most convenient routes for travelers are 551 and 552, because these two routes are connected to the Sky Train system.
(Fare - 35 Bahts)Regular Bus Routes (See the above map)
* No. 549 Suvarnabhumi Airport - Minburi - Bang Kapi
* No. 550 Suvarnabhumi Airport - Happyland
* No. 551 Suvarnabhumi Airport - Victory Monument
* No. 554 Suvarnabhumi Airport - Rangsit
* No. 552 Suvarnabhumi Airport - On Nut Skytrain Station
* No. 552A Suvarnabhumi Airport - Bang Na - Samut Prakan
* No. 553 Suvarnabhumi Airport - Samut Prakan
* No. 389 Suvarnabhumi Airport - PattayaLong-distance Bus Routes
* No. 390 Suvarnabhumi Airport - Talad Rong Kluea (Aranyaprathet, Cambodian Border)
* No. 825 Suvarnabhumi Airport - NongKhai (Lao Border)
(Fare - 150 Bahts)Airport Express Bus Routes
* AE1 Suvarnabhumi Airport - Silom (by expressway)
* AE2 Suvarnabhumi Airport - Bang Lamphu (Victory Monument) (by expressway)
* AE3 Suvarnabhumi Airport - Sukhumwit 3 (Nana)
* AE4 Suvarnabhumi Airport - Hua Lamphong (by expressway)
Taxi
The cost to the central Bangkok is approximately 300 Bahts (including expressway tolls), plus the airport departure surcharge 50 Bahts. All taxis are metered, but some taxi drivers may not want to use a meter and try to rip you off. Be sure to request your driver to use a meter.
The airport departure surcharge is only applied to taxis departing from the terminal building, and passengers should pay to a taxi driver separately from the metered fare.
Sukhumvit On Nut Guesthouse
Sukhumvit On Nut Guesthouse is one of the nearest guesthouses to Bangkok's International Airport. It is conveniently located just between Central Bangkok and Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
The metered taxi fare from the international airport to Sukhumvit On Nut Guesthouse is as low as 130B (US$4) via On Nut Road. If you are looking for a place to stay for a brief stop-over in Bangkok, we are one of the best choices.
If you prefer public transportation, just hop on No. 552 from the Airport Bus Terminal to the "Sukhumvit 58/89" bus stop (45 minutes). The guesthouse is 2-minute's walk from the bus stop.
From Sukhumvit On Nut Guesthouse, major tourist spots and shopping & entertainment areas are easily accessible via Sky Train (BTS). The station is located 12-minute's walk (or 2-minute's motorcycle taxi ride) from our guesthouse.
Our reasonably priced, squeaky-clean private/dorm rooms & shared facilities, state-of-the-art Internet facilities, and tropical & exotic restaurant & pub will make your stay more comfortable. Free security lockers are available for guests.
For more details about Sukhumvit On Nut Guesthouse, please visit http://www.bangkok-guesthouse.com/.
