Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting There & Away
Bangkok is Thailand's undisputed transportation hub, and a huge and growing number of
domestic air routes, convenient and modern buses, and a reliable and comprehensive
train network mean that getting to just about any of the country's beachy destinations is a
snap.
AIR
Bangkok has two airports.
Suvarnabhumi International Airport
( 0 2132 1888;
www.suvarnabhumiairport.com
)
, 30km east of central Bangkok, began commercial international
and domestic service in 2006. The airport's name is pronounced
sù·wan·ná·poom,
and it
inherited the airport code (BKK) previously used by the old airport at Don Muang. The
airport website has real-time details of arrivals and departures.
25km north of central Bangkok, was retired from commercial service in September 2006,
only to reopen later as Bangkok's de-facto budget hub.
Airlines operating domestic routes to Thailand's islands and beaches include:
Air Asia
( 0 2515 9999;
www.airasia.com
)
Flies between Don Muang International Airport and
domestic destinations including Hat Yai, Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat,
Phuket, Surat Thani and Trang.
Air Asia has 'service centres' on Thanon Khao San, Thanon Phra Ram I and Thanon
Sukhumvit.
Bangkok Airways Head Office
( 0 2270 6699; 99 Moo 14, Th Viphawadee; 8am-5.30pm Mon-Fri; Mo
Chit exit 1 & taxi)
Flies from Suvarnabhumi International Airport to Ko Samui, Krabi, Pat-
taya, Phuket and Trat.
Happy Air
( 0 2134 8000;
www.happyair.co.th
; Room T1-112, Suvarnabhumi International Airport)
Flies
between Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Chumphon and Ranong.
TRANSPORT TO/FROM BANGKOK
The following shows travel times and costs to Thailand's most popular beach and island destinations. Several airlines
now offer air-bus-boat links to various islands, although we've not included this below; for more detailed information,
be sure to refer to the Getting There & Away chapter of your specific destination.
DESTINATION AIR
BUS
TRAIN
