| How to get to Suvarnabhumi
International Airport |
Bangkok's new international and domestic airport. Suvarnabhumi
(pronounced su-wan-na-poom) means "Golden Land"
and was the name conferred by His Majesty the King of Thailand
at an auspicious foundation stone laying ceremony on January
19, 2002.
Located on an 8,000-acre (20,000 rais) sit in Samut Prakarn
province, about 25 kilometers east of Bangkok, Suvarnabhumi
airport and a hub for travel in South-East Asia.
Suvarnabhumi has two parallel runways - 4,000m and 3,700m
long - already in place and able to support a total capacity
of 76 flights per hour. Both domestic and international
flights will share the terminal but will be assigned different
parts of the concourse. The initial phase of construction
will allow for 45 million passengers per year, while further
expansion phases will see the addition of two more runways
enabling 100 million upon full development. There are 120
aircraft parking days, 10 of which can accommodate the new
giant of the skies - the Airbus A380.
Every aspect of Suvarnabhumi Airport has been designed to speed up clearance with a total of 120 immigration desks and 22 luggage carousels. There are fast-track channels for premium passengers, plus personalised services for unaccompanied children, and those with priority needs. Duty-free shopping is available in the baggage hall, baggage trolleys are free of charge and after customs is an assortment of money changers, hotel-booking desks, travel agents and car-rental desks.
IN TRANSIT OR ON CONNECTING FLIGHTS
For passengers in transit or on connecting flights at Suvarnabhumi Airport, there are fast, efficient ticketing options and seamless transfer operations. Lavish prospects for refreshments, shopping or relaxation will enhance any stopover.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
For the 25-kilometre journey along newly constructed four-lane express highways into the city, travellers have the choice between THAI'S luxurious limousine service, public metered taxis or scheduled buses.
It is accessible via five routes, as follows:-
1) North Access
An 8-lane elevated road linking Bangkok-Chonburi highway
leading to the passenger terminal.
2) Northwest Access
A 6-lane elevated road linking an elevated way from Romklao
and King Kaew Road.
3) South Access
An 4-lane road linking Bangna-Trat highway and the Burabhavithee
(East Route) Expressway.
4) Northeast Access
A 4-lane road linking On Nuch Road.
5) West Access
A 4-lane road linking King Kaew Road.
City Rail Link
In addition, a city rail link between Phayathai-Makkasan
and Suvarnabhumi Airport will be provided by the State Railway
of Thailand. The rail link will be available in 2007.
