Suvarnabhumi Airport Live Departures
Checking in at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Departures
Bangkok Airport – officially known as Suvarnabhumi International Airport – handles hundreds of outbound flights each day to over 130 destinations. All flights, whether domestic or international, depart from the main terminal building from the Bangkok Airport Departures area.
There are three options to choose from when checking in for a flight; use the online check-in offered by most airlines up to 48 hours in advance, self-check-in at kiosks provided by certain airlines, or check-in at your airline’s counter. Unless you choose to check in at the counter, you will need to drop off any bags at a designated Bag Drop counter and make sure you have your boarding pass printed or available on your phone.
For the most up-to-date information on your flight, you can check the information monitors on arrival at the airport, or refer to our Bangkok Airport live departures tracker above.
Domestic and International Flights: Check-in counters for all airlines are located on Level 4 of the main terminal building.
When to arrive at Bangkok Airport?
If you are flying within Thailand, it is best to arrive at Bangkok Airport Departures terminal 1.5 to 2 hours ahead of your flight’s scheduled departure time, whereas passengers flying internationally should allow at least 3 hours.
What’s next?
After checking in, head to the Security gates with your boarding pass. To pass through Security Clearance, you will need to place all liquids, gels, aerosols, and pastes in containers of 100mL or less into a single clear plastic sleeve. Anything over this limit should be packed in your hold luggage. You may also be asked to place laptops and iPads into a separate tub ready for screening.
It can take up to 30 minutes to clear Security, so it’s important to allow enough time at the airport, and if you happen to pass through quickly, you can relax in the Departures Area.
A Fast Track lane is available at Bangkok Airport International departures passport checkpoint for passengers flying overseas and within the Security Clearance area for all flights. Since this service is reserved for certain passengers such as seniors, Buddhist monks, first and business-class travelers, and disabled persons, it’s best to check with your airline if this service is available to you.
What to do in Departures at Bangkok Airport?
While you wait for your flight you can enjoy the numerous facilities available to all passengers at Bangkok Airport International departures. Travel services such as luggage wrapping, lost property, mobile phone charging stations, free WiFi, a post office, currency exchange services, hotels, and medical facilities can be found in the main terminal. Furthermore, you can keep yourself entertained at the numerous shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, and premium lounges, but don’t forget to check your destination country’s tax-free regulations on duty-free purchases.
*Discover a full list of what you can find at Bangkok Airport in our complete guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How early to get to Bangkok Airport?
Bangkok Airport recommends that passengers taking a domestic flight arrive at the airport 2 hours in advance, and for international flights passengers should arrive 3 hours in advance.