Don Mueang Airport taxi service
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is one of two international airports serving the Bangkok Metropolitan Region, located around 25 km north of the city centre. After landing you will want to get to your final destination as quickly as possible. So instead of jumping on and off public transport, consider getting a Don Mueang Airport taxi straight to your hotel’s doorstep.
Metered taxis are available 24/7 from the taxi stand outside DMK Airport. They are considered to be the quickest and most direct transfer option available to and from the airport, taking around 30-40 minutes to reach the city centre and 1 hour and 50 minutes to get to Pattaya.
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How much is a taxi from Don Mueang Airport?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM DMK TO BANGKOK | 11.30 € | 11.30 € | 22 MIN |
| FROM DMK TO PATTAYA | 42.50 € | 42.50 € | 120 MIN |
| FROM DMK TO GRAND PALACE | 7.60 € | 7.60 € | 45 MIN |
| FROM DMK TO NATIONAL MUSEUM | 4,50 € | 4,50 € | 50 MIN |
Don Mueang Airport taxi fare
Taxis at Don Mueang Airport calculate fares using a taximeter. This means your final fare depends on factors such as the distance travelled, traffic levels and more. Regardless of your final destination, you will pay a €1.30 (THB 50) surcharge for rides from the airport. On top of that, all taxis heading from DMK Airport to the city must pass through the Don Muang Toll Way. The cost of these tolls will also be added to your final fare.
Nevertheless, the average price of a taxi for the 30-minute ride from Don Mueang Airport to Bangkok is €7.60-€12.65 (THB 300-500). Likewise, if you’re travelling to the popular city of Pattaya, or its stunning beach, the trip takes about 2 hours. So you can expect to pay between €40-€50 (THB 1500-THB 2000) for a standard taxi for up to 4 passengers.
For a competitive fixed fare with no hidden fees, you can pre-book your DMK Airport taxi with Welcome Pickups.
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Where to get a taxi at Don Mueang Airport?
The taxi stands at Don Mueang Airport are located right in front of the Arrivals Hall of both Terminals 1 and 2. Terminal 1 is used for international flights and Terminal 2 is used for domestic flights.
Inside the terminals, you can find waiting rooms where you can book your taxi ride. The attendant will give you a numbered ticket. When you see your number on the monitors, walk outside and hop in your taxi.
To avoid waiting and save precious minutes of your vacation, you can pre-book your taxi from Don Mueang Airport with a reliable provider like Welcome Pickups.
Useful tips for getting a taxi at Don Mueang Airport
- Your Bangkok Airport taxi may be pink, blue, or green and yellow. The colours represent different Bangkok cab companies.
- Official Don Mueang Airport taxis are required by law to follow regulated taximeter rates. But you should always make sure the taximeter is reset before setting off.
- Some drivers will negotiate a fixed fare with you if you so wish. However, these types of rides are usually more expensive.
- When tipping your Bangkok taxi driver, it is customary to round up the fare nearest 10 or 20 baht.
- It is common for taxi drivers not to carry large change. Make sure to have some cash in smaller notes, such as 20 or 50 baht notes, just to be sure.
- If you need to change larger notes into smaller notes, you can do so at local convenience stores or at the tolls.
- If you’re travelling outside the Greater Bangkok area, prices are fixed and there is no airport surcharge.
- Pre-booking your taxi from Don Mueang Airport guarantees on-time pickups, all-inclusive fares, English-speaking drivers and 24/7 customer support for your comfort.
Getting from Don Mueang Airport to your hotel
Upon landing at Don Mueang Airport, the thought of finding your way to your hotel in central Bangkok using public transport may put you off. We get it, Navigating transport networks in a foreign land and language can be stressful. And you may have to walk or take a taxi from the station to your hotel’s doorstep anyway.
That’s why booking a Don Mueang Airport taxi is the most convenient option. With a private vehicle, plenty of luggage space, and taxis waiting outside 24/7 — all you need to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride to your hotel.
