LayoverBKK layover guide
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi. City centre is roughly 26 minutes away each way.
What to do by layover length
Under 4 hours: stay in the airport
- One very large terminal; allow time to walk between concourses.
4 to 8 hours
A short city visit can work if your passport allows entry. Allow about 52 minutes round trip, plus immigration both ways and at least 2 hours before departure to get back through security.
8 hours or more: leave the airport
Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai, about 26 minutes; taxis depend heavily on traffic.
Transit and visa basics
Many passports can enter Thailand visa-free or with an e-Visa; rules change, so check before you go. Official source. Also check your airline's connection rules and the official Bangkok Suvarnabhumi website.
Lounges
Lounge access depends on your airline, ticket class, or a membership. Search Priority Pass lounges at BKK, or check lounge listings on the airport's website.
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Heading into Bangkok for a few hours? Drop your bags at a luggage storage spot.
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Short on time? A pre-booked ride takes the guesswork out of getting to the city and back.
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Long layover? Short tours that fit your time:
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Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is on the airport grounds. For an overnight or a day room:
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