Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Airport Info, Live Radar & METAR

Airport Overview

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is a major international airport serving Bangkok in TH. It is a key transport hub identified by the IATA code BKK and ICAO code VTBS. You can find details on flight connections, car rental, and public transport options below.

Key Data

Elevation - ft

Coordinates 13.681, 100.747

Timezone Asia/Bangkok

Runways 3

Expert Connection Tips for Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

BKK ≠ DMK: Two Airports, No Connection A connection between BKK (Suvarnabhumi) and DMK (Don Mueang) requires exiting, taking a taxi/bus (45-90 min in traffic, ~600 THB) and re-clearing security. Never book under 3.5h for a BKK↔DMK connection. The free TG shuttle bus between airports was discontinued.

Airport Rail Link to City: 30 min The Airport Rail Link Express connects BKK directly to Phaya Thai (City Air Terminal) in 30 min (THB 150). City Line stops at Makkasan (MRT interchange) and Phaya Thai (BTS). Runs every 10-30 min from 06:00 to midnight. Taxis are available but traffic can add 60+ min.

International Check-In: Arrive 3h Early BKK is one of Asia's busiest hubs. Immigration and security queues can be 30-60 min long during peak departures (early morning and evening). Thai Airways and Bangkok Airways use dedicated wings but check-in closes 60 min before departure for most carriers.

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Lounges & Services

Get VIP Access

Miracle First Class Lounge

Priority Pass / 1000THB

Concourse D • 24 Hours

Flagship lounge with live cooking and showers.

Airlines Serving BKK

Thai Airways International

Thai VietJet Air

Route Map

Current Weather

Now

28°

Partly Cloudy

Wind

5 km/h

Sun

35° / 28°

Mon

35° / 28°

Tue

35° / 28°

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METAR Data

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    VTBS 102130Z 19007KT 9999 FEW020 29/25 Q1008 NOSIG

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center