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DMK Don Mueang International Airport

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Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) serves Bangkok, about 20 km northeast of Bangkok. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATADMK
ICAOVTBD
ServesBangkok
From centre21 km
Non-stop48
Airlines7
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Elevation3 m

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The airport in numbers

Don Mueang International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Don Mueang International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 32M passengers in 2025, against a peak of 41M in 2019.

Opened
1914
112 years ago
Passengers / year
32M
as of 2025
Peak traffic
41M
in 2019
Elevation
3 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Airports of Thailand
Passengers per year, 1970–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Don Mueang International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Don Mueang International Airport to Bangkok

The airport is about 20 km northeast of Bangkok, about 44 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Bangkok (BKK): Airport Rail Link to the centre (~30 min, cheap). Don Mueang (DMK): bus/train. Phuket, Krabi, Samui: minibus or metered taxi.

Taxi & apps: At BKK take a taxi from the official rank on Level 1, metered + a small airport fee. Don't take a 'fixed price' from the arrivals hall. Grab (legal) solves this. Estimated fare to the centre: ฿257–฿408.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~31 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~44 min฿257–฿408
Private transfer~44 minfixed upfront
Car rental~44 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From DMK to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Pattaya113 km119 min฿1195–฿1898
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Don Mueang International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~฿257–฿408 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Bangkok ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Don Mueang International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 48 destinations, operated by 7 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Thai AirAsia · Nok Air · City Airways · Orient Thai Airlines · Indonesia AirAsia · AirAsia · Malindo Air

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Don Mueang International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Don Mueang International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Bangkok shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Don Mueang International Airport to the centre of Bangkok?
Bangkok (BKK): Airport Rail Link to the centre (~30 min, cheap). Don Mueang (DMK): bus/train. Phuket, Krabi, Samui: minibus or metered taxi. The airport is about 20 km northeast of Bangkok, about 44 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Don Mueang International Airport to Bangkok?
Roughly ฿257–฿408 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Don Mueang International Airport?
At BKK take a taxi from the official rank on Level 1, metered + a small airport fee. Don't take a 'fixed price' from the arrivals hall. Grab (legal) solves this.
What's the cheapest way from Don Mueang International Airport to Bangkok?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Bangkok (BKK): Airport Rail Link to the centre (~30 min, cheap). Don Mueang (DMK): bus/train. Phuket, Krabi, Samui: minibus or metered taxi.
Can I get from Don Mueang International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Bangkok (BKK): Airport Rail Link to the centre (~30 min, cheap). Don Mueang (DMK): bus/train. Phuket, Krabi, Samui: minibus or metered taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Don Mueang International Airport?
About 48 destinations, including Phuket, Kuala Lumpur, Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Si Thammarat. 7 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Don Mueang International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Don Mueang International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Don Mueang International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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