Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is one of the two international airports serving Bangkok, the other being Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Don Mueang Airport is one of the oldest operating airports in Asia and its two terminals can receive 30 million passengers annually. Don Mueang Airport is a hub for low-cost airlines like AirAsia, Cebu Pacific, and HK Express but also serves major airlines, like Bangkok Airways and China Southern Airlines.
Don Mueang Airport Services
PRM ASSISTANCE
Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 have a Wheelchair Counter Service point where people with reduced mobility can request assistance. Also, most airlines should have a designated field during the booking so another option is to head to your airline’s check-in counter if you’re flying from Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok.
PRIORITY LANE
DON MUEANG AIRPORT LOUNGE
LUGGAGE STORAGE AND DELIVERY
FREE WIFI
Don Mueang International Airport Parking
3-Storey Car Park
Located in front of the Terminal.
Open 24/7.
Short-term parking available.
7-Storey Car Park
Located at Terminal 2.
Open 24/7.
Long-term parking possible.
Valet Parking
Service is available 24/7.
Terminal 1 – pickup from Departures, 3rd Floor, Gate 1 or Arrivals, 1st Floor, Gate 3.
Terminal 2 – pickup from Departures, 3rd Floor, Gate 15 or Arrivals, 1st Floor, Gate 15.
Arrivals
Departures
Terminal Information
Don Mueang Airport is a big and busy airport, making it somewhat difficult to navigate during rush hours. There are 124 check-in counters, 15 Departure Gates, and 95 parking aircraft parking stands, serving around 60 flights per hour. Don Mueang Airport is divided into Terminal 1 for international flights and Terminal 2 for domestic flights; there is signage in English inside and outside both terminals, guiding passengers to all available facilities. The two Terminals are connected by an exterior elevated walkway of about 200 meters and it’s a 5-minute walk between the two. Most facilities and services are located on Levels 1 and 2 in both Terminals. Floors 3 and 4 are used mainly by the airport staff but you can also find restaurants, cafes, and the Don Mueang Airport hotel there.
Terminal 1
Terminal 2
Don Mueang International Airport Transport Options
From Don Mueang Airport to Bangkok
By Train
Catch the MRT Red Line to get from Don Mueang Airport to Krungthep Apiwat Station north of Bangkok City Center.
*Departure every 15 minutes during peak hours.
By Bus
Catch local bus route A1 or the Limo Express Bus to get near Bangkok City Center.
*Departure every 5 minutes for A1 bus and 1 hour for Limo Express Bus.
By Taxi
Hop in an airport taxi from the rank to reach your hotel or apartment in Bangkok directly.
Or pre-book a personalized Don Mueang Airport taxi for professional service and timely pickup.
By Car
Rent a car from Don Mueang Airport to enjoy flexibility and reach Bangkok in around 25 minutes.
*Trip durations vary depending on your final destination and traffic conditions.
More connections from Bangkok Don Mueang Airport
TRAINS
Don Mueang Airport rail link provides a convenient connection to Bangkok city center, where you can access the BTS Skytrain or the Rapid, Express, and Special Express services that run from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to 52 long-distance destinations in Thailand.
BUSES
TAXIS AND PRIVATE TRANSFERS
Don Mueang Airport Hotel Options
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Don Mueang Airport Terminals: open 24/7.
Food & Drink: 05:00-23:00 (with some exceptions)
Shops: 05:00-23:00 (with some exceptions)
Recommended Arrival Times
International Flights: 3 hours
Domestic Flights: 1.5 hours
Airport Codes
Don Mueang International Airport
IATA Code: DMK
ICAO Code: VTBD
Contact Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Don Mueang International Airport?
Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok Thailand is named after the area where the airport was built, Don Mueang. It’s around 24 km north of Bangkok city center and is easily accessible in 35 minutes by car and 1 hour by train.
What to do at Don Mueang Airport?
How many terminals are in Don Mueang Airport?
