Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Bangkok Metropolitan Region
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is Thailand’s principal international gateway serving Bangkok. Despite being commonly called “Bangkok Airport,” it is physically located in Racha Thewa/Nong Prue, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province, approximately east of central Bangkok. The airport is operated by Airports of Thailand (AOT) and operates 24 hours a day.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Airport name | Suvarnabhumi Airport |
| Common name | Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport / Bangkok Airport |
| IATA code | BKK |
| ICAO code | VTBS |
| Location | Nong Prue, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan, Thailand |
| City served | Bangkok Metropolitan Region |
| Operator | Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) |
| Opened | 28 September 2006 |
| Airport type | International / public airport |
| Service hours | 24 hours |
| Official address | No. 999, Moo 1, Nong Prue Sub-district, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province |
| Official website | Suvarnabhumi Airport — Airports of Thailand |
| Wikipedia | Suvarnabhumi Airport — Wikipedia |
The airport occupies approximately 22,000 rai and has two runways, 120 aircraft parking bays and a single large Main Terminal Building serving both domestic and international passengers, together with multiple concourses.
Important Suvarnabhumi Airport contact numbers
The following are the most useful airport-specific numbers. Numbers beginning +66 2 can generally be dialed from outside Thailand by replacing the domestic leading 0 with +66.
| Service / Department | Phone number |
|---|---|
| AOT Contact Center / Airport information | 1722 |
| Suvarnabhumi Airport main contact | +66 2 132 1888 |
| Airport Security Control Centre | +66 2 132 4000 |
| SAT-1 / Midfield Satellite 1 | +66 2 132 5000 |
| Airport Help Desk | +66 2 132 3888 |
| Lost & Found | +66 2 132 1880 / +66 2 132 1890 |
| Suvarnabhumi Airport Tourist Police | +66 2 132 1155 |
| Immigration Police | +66 2 134 0320 |
| Suvarnabhumi Airport Police Station | +66 2 134 0555 / +66 2 132 4191 |
| Airport medical clinic / AOT Medical Service | +66 2 132 7777 |
| Airport Transportation Centre / Bus Terminal | +66 2 132 9509 |
| Parking Building Operation Centre | +66 2 132 9511 |
| Passenger Control Customs Bureau | +66 2 134 0378 / +66 2 134 0384 |
| Public taxi service counter | +66 2 132 0360 |
| Airport Rail Link operator | +66 2 091 1595 |
Thailand emergency numbers
For an immediate emergency, use the national emergency numbers below rather than waiting for an airport department to respond.
| Emergency | Number |
|---|---|
| General police emergency | 191 |
| Medical emergency / ambulance | 1669 |
| Fire & rescue | 199 |
| Tourist Police | 1155 |
| Bangkok medical emergency centre | 1646 |
| Immigration Bureau | 1178 |
| National Disaster Warning Centre | 1784 |
| Highway Police | 1193 |
| Traffic hotline | 1197 |
| TAT Tourist Information | 1672 |
| AOT airport information | 1722 |
Suvarnabhumi Airport terminal information
A key point for passengers is that Suvarnabhumi does not operate as two separate domestic and international passenger terminals in the way some airports do. AOT describes BKK as having one large passenger terminal serving both domestic and international passengers, with seven main concourses.
Main Terminal Building
| Area | Main function |
|---|---|
| Level 4 | Departures / check-in |
| Level 3 | Restaurants, shops, lounges and passenger facilities |
| Level 2 | Arrivals, immigration/transfer areas and passenger services |
| Level 1 | Ground transportation, public taxi and buses |
| B1 | Airport Rail Link station |
| Concourse A | Domestic/international passenger gates and facilities |
| Concourse B | Domestic passenger operations and connections |
| Concourse C | Passenger gates / international operations |
| Concourse D | Major central concourse; domestic and international facilities |
| Concourse E | International departures |
| Concourse F | International departures |
| Concourse G | International departures |
The exact gate allocation can change according to airline and flight operations, so passengers should check their boarding pass and the airport’s live flight information rather than relying solely on a concourse list.
Official Suvarnabhumi Airport Map
SAT-1: Midfield Satellite Terminal 1
SAT-1 is Suvarnabhumi’s Midfield Satellite 1 passenger terminal. It is connected to the Main Terminal Building by an approximately 1-kilometre underground tunnel and an automated people mover (APM).
SAT-1 at a glance
- Approximately 251,400 m²
- 28 contact gates
- 8 gates capable of handling Code F aircraft such as the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747-8
- 20 gates for Code E aircraft
- Four passenger floors plus two underground levels
- Automated, driverless APM connection with the Main Terminal
- Approximate APM journey, including waiting time: 3 minutes
- APM capacity: up to 210 passengers per trip
SAT-1 floor layout
| Level | Main purpose |
|---|---|
| 4F | Passenger and airline lounges |
| 3F | Departure level, waiting areas and commercial facilities |
| 2F | Arrival level and connecting-flight facilities |
| Ground Floor | Baggage-handling system and offices |
| B2 | Automated People Mover station |
| B1 | Operations/system areas |
If your boarding gate is in SAT-1, follow the airport’s signs for the APM train. The APM links SAT-1 and the Main Terminal rather than requiring passengers to walk the entire distance.
Frequently Asked Questions — Suvarnabhumi Airport
1. What is the airport code for Suvarnabhumi Airport?
The IATA code is BKK and the ICAO code is VTBS.
2. Is Suvarnabhumi Airport the main airport in Bangkok?
Yes. Suvarnabhumi is Thailand’s principal international gateway and one of the two major airports serving Bangkok; the other is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
3. Where is Suvarnabhumi Airport actually located?
It is in Samut Prakan Province, in the Bang Phli area southeast/east of central Bangkok, rather than inside Bangkok’s administrative boundaries.
4. Is Suvarnabhumi Airport open 24 hours?
Yes. AOT lists the airport’s passenger terminal service as operating 24 hours. Individual shops, lounges and counters can have different operating schedules.
5. Does BKK have separate domestic and international terminals?
Not in the conventional sense. AOT describes BKK as having one main passenger terminal serving both domestic and international passengers, with separate processing areas and multiple concourses. SAT-1 is an additional satellite passenger terminal.
6. How do I get from the Main Terminal to SAT-1?
Use the automated people mover (APM). The system runs through an underground connection between the Main Terminal and SAT-1.
7. Where is the Airport Rail Link?
The Airport Rail Link station is on B1 of the Main Terminal.
8. Where are the public taxis?
Go to Level 1, between Gates 4 and 7. Use the official taxi queue/ticket system.
9. What number should I call for airport information?
Call 1722, the AOT Contact Center, or +66 2 132 1888 for Suvarnabhumi Airport.
10. What should I call in a life-threatening emergency?
For police call 191, ambulance/medical emergency 1669, and fire/rescue 199. Tourist Police can be reached at 1155.
11. What if I lose something at BKK?
Contact Suvarnabhumi’s Lost & Found at +66 2 132 1880 / +66 2 132 1890. For checked baggage that did not arrive, also contact your airline’s baggage service desk.
12. Does Suvarnabhumi have medical facilities?
Yes. AOT lists medical services in the Main Terminal and SAT-1, with +66 2 132 7777 for the airport medical service.
13. How do I travel from BKK to Don Mueang Airport?
Use the airport shuttle between BKK and DMK. AOT currently lists the BKK departure point as Level 2, Gate 3, operating roughly 05:00–24:00 for eligible transferring passengers.