Thailand Airports

Thailand is one of the world's favourite holiday destinations, offering travellers an insight into Southeast Asian life and the world's friendliest people. The food is spicy and delicious, the weather is sublime, the beaches are sparkling and the cities enlivening. The city of Bangkok fascinates all those who visit with its hundreds of grand temples, numerous markets and unending shops and bars. If you're heading to Bangkok but are short on time, check out our 24hr Guide to Bangkok.

Other, must-see destination in Thailand is the city of Chiang Mai, known as the 'Rose of the North', with its beautiful mountain scenery and quaint, moated old town, while the popular island resorts of Phuket and Koh Samui in the south of the country are also among the country's top destinations. For those looking for a peaceful retreat, Thailand has many natural wonders including verdant national parks and rainforests.

There are nine major airports in Thailand and travelling by air is by far the best option for getting around if you are on a time limit. Trains and buses are slow, with railways only covering parts of the country. With the advent of the budget airline in Thailand, travel by air in the kingdom has never been cheaper. There are a number of budget airlines that fly to all airports, with Bangkok acting as the main air hub.

Bangkok International Airport, known locally as Don Muang, is located about 15 miles north of central Bangkok and is one of the main air hubs for the Asia-Pacific region. There are three terminals here, including one domestic and two international terminals. Asian and Eastern European international flights depart from Terminal 1, while Western and Australian flights leave from Terminal 2; the Domestic Terminal is connected to both international terminals by a covered walkway.

Airport buses run to the city and a railway station is located close by. Minibuses also run from the airport to city destinations and beyond, while there are a swathe of taxis and limos offering fast travel from outside the terminals.