Transfer Suvarnabhumi – Don Mueang Airports

A quick guide to accessible transportation between two Bangkok airports.
Transfer Suvarnabhumi – Don Mueang Airports

Transfer between Don Mueang (DMK) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) airports can be done free of charge. These airports are connected by a free shuttle bus link DMK to BKK / BKK to DMK. You are required to have a ticket for a departing flight.

You also have 3 other direct transfer options – public bus, taxi, private transfer.

FREE SHUTTLE BUS SUVARNABHUMI – DON MUEANG AIRPORTS

The bus is very comfortable and the interior is air-conditioned. The bus has enough space for a trip with large luggage. You can buy a ticket right before boarding the bus, no need to make a reservation.

Boarding a shuttle bus at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes place on the second floor in the arrivals area at gate number 3. The bus check-in is on your right.

The shuttle bus from Don Mueang Airport departs from Terminal 1. The bus check-in desk is located on the 1st floor, at Gate 6.

There are no tickets, you will get a stamp on your hand.

Don Mueang (DMK) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) airports shuttle bus counter
Don Mueang (DMK) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) airports shuttle bus counter

SHUTTLE BUS ROUTE AND TIME

The bus runs on the expressway Din Daeng Expressway & Don Mueang Tollway, which greatly reduces the travel time. The route between airports usually takes 40-60 minutes. However, during rush hour or in heavy rain the journey may take longer.

Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) free shuttle bus and timetable.
Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) free shuttle bus and timetable.

SHUTTLE BUS TIMETABLE

The current shuttle bus timetable between Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Don Mueang (DMK) airports is the following:

  • Departure every 30 minutes from 05:00-08:00, 11:00-16:00, 19:00-24:00.
  • Departure every 12 minutes from 08:00-11:00 and 16:00-19:00.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  • Passport (ID card)
  • Ticket for a departing flight

PUBLIC BUS SUVARNABHUMI – DON MUEANG AIRPORTS

There are two public buses connecting Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports – No. 554 and No. 555.
Bus No. 555 runs only during the day, bus No. 554 runs 24 hours a day. The fare is 35 baht.
The Don Mueang Airport bus stop is located on the main road near the Family Mart store.

Public buses connecting Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports.
Public buses connecting Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports.

TAXI SUVARNABHUMI – DON MUEANG AIRPORTS

Taxi services are available at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports. Even though taxis must be metered, many taxi drivers try to set their own prices. The average price is 350-550 baht. Taxi drivers are always present in the arrival hall.

Taxi at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports.
Taxi at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports.

PRIVATE TRANSFER SUVARNABHUMI – DON MUEANG AIRPORTS

The most convenient way to travel between Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports is a private transfer. The driver will wait for you at the airport with a sign with your name on it, help you with your luggage, take you to your hotel, and will not haggle over the price because the trip has already been paid online. Don’t worry if your flight is yearly or late, your driver will monitor the arrival time and wait for you. Price starts from 700 baht.