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Don Mueang Airport (DMK)

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There is no Airport Rail Link here. The Red Line, the A1 to A4 buses and taxis do the job.

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RAIL · 05:30–24:00SRT RED LINEBUS · T1 GATE 6A1 · A2 · A3 · A4TAXI · METERT1 GATE 8BANGKOK
Diagram of the order of things, not a floor plan or to scale.

Checked 4 November 2026.

For most people the SRT Red Line to Krung Thep Aphiwat: 33 baht, 05:30–24:00. Walkway to Don Mueang station; station exit 6 joins the domestic terminal.

Don Mueang has no Airport Rail Link. That train runs from Suvarnabhumi.

STEP BY STEP

After you land: in this order

Do these in order. Only the immigration step depends on your passport.

  1. Fill in the TDAC

    The Thailand Digital Arrival Card is free and opens 3 days before you arrive. See the TDAC page.

  2. Immigration

    Many passports can use the automatic gates (see the automatic gates page).

  3. Baggage

    International flights arrive at terminal 1, domestic flights at terminal 2.

  4. SIM and money

    Set up an eSIM before you fly (see the eSIM page) and see the money exchange page for cash.

  5. To the city

    Pick a way from the table below.

Ways to the city

One row per way. Boarding points are written as the operator writes them. A fare marked “Based on reviews” has no operator page behind it.

WayWhere to boardHoursFare (baht)Basis
SRT Red Line to Krung Thep AphiwatChange to the MRT Blue Line at Krung Thep Aphiwat (Bang Sue). Distance-based since the 20-baht flat fare ended.Walkway to Don Mueang station; station exit 6 joins the domestic terminal05:30–24:0033From 1 January 2027: up to 45 (Still checking)operator
Bus A1 to Mo Chit 2Every 15 minutes.Terminal 1, floor 1, counter at gate 605:45–24:0030airport
Bus A2 to Victory MonumentEvery 15 minutes.Terminal 1, floor 1, counter at gate 606:00–23:0030airport
Bus A3 to Lumphini ParkEvery 30 minutes.Terminal 1, floor 1, counter at gate 606:00–23:0050airport
Bus A4 to Sanam LuangEvery 30 minutes. AOT’s older page gives other times.Terminal 1, floor 1, counter at gate 606:00–23:0050airport
Limo Bus to Silom and Khao SanAOT’s page lists the fare; the hours were not shown.Terminal 1, gate 7, and the domestic terminal, gate 15Still checking150airport
Metered taxiSee “What a taxi can add up to” below. Tolls on the Don Mueang tollway are paid by the passenger.Terminal 1, gate 8; terminal 2, near gate 1524 hoursMeterairport
GrabFare is the app amount. Other pages name other gates; AOT’s page is followed.Terminal 2, floor 1, counter at gate 14Still checkingShown in the appairport
VIP taxi (EV Society, Cabb)Meter plus 100 baht.Terminal 1, gate 724 hoursMeterairport

Daily cap: 40 baht a day (students 30) with EMV contactless bank cards or MANGMOOM, until 30 November 2026.

Cabinet decision of 3 November 2026: a common rail fare in Bangkok and the surrounding provinces, first ride up to 17 baht and up to 45 baht a trip, for 2027. The report names no line, so whether it covers the Red Line is still being checked.

What a taxi can add up to

The meter is not the whole fare. These are the items, as the notices and AOT list them. They are not added up here.

Meter
First kilometre 35 baht, or 40 for three-box saloons and vans; then 6.50 a km up to 10 km, 7 to 20 km, 8 to 40 km, 8.50 to 60 km, 9 to 80 km and 10.50 beyond; there is also a charge for time stuck in slow traffic.
Airport charge
50 baht on top of the meter, from the airport stand.
Tolls
Expressway and tollway fees are paid by the passenger.
Baggage
On airport runs only, see below.

Baggage charges (Bangkok-registered taxis, airport runs only)

  • A bag with a side over 26 inches: up to 20 baht each.
  • Bags of 26 inches or less: from the third bag, up to 20 baht each.
  • Golf bags, bicycles, instruments and similar items of 50 inches or more: up to 100 baht each; the same for boxes and bundles of 50 inches or more.

Wheelchairs, walking aids and bags you carry on your body (handbag, laptop bag, backpack) are exempt. The driver must tell you before the trip.

Ordinary trips inside the city have no baggage charge. To complain: DLT 1584, AOT 1722.

From the site owner. A few years ago I took the official stand’s meter taxi and paid more than the meter alone, with a charge per bag. The baggage rule above is that item. This is one past experience, not a fare.

A guide lists the Don Mueang tollway tolls by plaza as 90, 40 and 130 baht (checking).

The notices were read through news stories quoting the Gazette; the Gazette itself could not be opened.

Arriving as a group

With three or more people, or a lot of luggage, a pre-booked airport pick-up is worth comparing (the site owner’s view). A standard saloon takes about three people and three bags; larger vehicles are below.

Vehicle sizes (seller’s list) (Klook)

  • Saloon: 3 / 3
  • SUV: 4 / 3
  • 9-seat van: 8 / 8
  • 11-seat van: 10 / 8

Pre-book below

The terminals

Terminal 1 is international, terminal 2 is domestic. Low-cost carriers such as Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air and Nok Air fly from here (from reviews).

Before you fly out

AOT advises passengers to allow at least 2 hours.

To claim a VAT refund see the VAT refund page.

Airport fee and departure tax

International departures: 1,120 baht passenger service charge (was 730), on tickets issued from 20 June 2026. Domestic: 130 baht, unchanged.

It is included in the ticket; you do not pay it separately at the airport. Children aged 2 and under, and international transit passengers who stay in the transit area, are exempt.

A 1,000-baht departure tax on air passengers was proposed (public hearing 30 September 2026 to 29 October 2026). It has been postponed, so you do not pay it now. No start date has been announced.

Lounges

All lounges are behind security and for departures. You cannot use them on arrival.

LoungeWhereHoursPrice
The Coral Executive LoungeTerminal 1 and terminal 2, floors 2–324 hoursStill checking
CIP Room Lounge by AOTFloor 1, main building24 hours3,500 baht for the first 1.5 hours, then 1,500 an hour (VAT extra)

Prices that change often are left out; “Still checking” means the price was not confirmed.

Between the two airports

Bangkok has two international airports. Check which one your flight uses before you set out.

Free shuttle for passengers transferring between the airports (boarding pass and passport or ID needed): 05:00–24:00, every 30 minutes by AOT’s Don Mueang page; the 2023 government page says one bus an hour and 1–2 hours in all.

Don Mueang: terminal 1 gate 3 and terminal 2 gate 14 (AOT’s page; an older page says terminal 1 floor 1 gate 6). Suvarnabhumi: floor 2, gate 3.

Paid: minibus 555 from Suvarnabhumi, a taxi, or Airport Rail Link to Makkasan, MRT to Phetchaburi, then the MRT to Bang Sue and the Red Line (from guides).

If you booked two separate tickets, leave a wide margin: the shuttle alone is 1–2 hours by the government’s figure.

Questions

Is there a train from Don Mueang?
Yes, the SRT Red Line to Krung Thep Aphiwat: 33 baht, from Walkway to Don Mueang station; station exit 6 joins the domestic terminal. Change to the MRT Blue Line at Krung Thep Aphiwat. There is no Airport Rail Link at Don Mueang.
How much is a taxi from Don Mueang?
A metered fare plus the 50-baht airport charge and the tolls; baggage charges can apply on airport runs. They are listed under “What a taxi can add up to”, not added up.
Which airport is my flight, Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang?
Check the airport code on your ticket: DMK is Don Mueang, BKK is Suvarnabhumi.
Can I use a lounge when I arrive?
No. The lounges are behind security and for departures.
Do I pay the 1,120-baht airport fee at the airport?
No. It is included in the ticket for international flights ticketed from 20 June 2026.
Is there a 1,000-baht departure tax?
It was proposed and has been postponed. You do not pay it now.

TDAC arrival cardAutomatic immigration gatesVAT refundMoney exchangeeSIMLeaving BangkokFlights to Chiang MaiKhao San RoadThe other airport: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)Bangkok hub

Buying online

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Airport pick-up from Don Mueang

  • Pick the vehicle for your people and bags.
  • Check the free waiting time and what happens if your flight is late.
  • Check where the driver meets you.

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eSIM for your arrival

  • Check that your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked.
  • See the eSIM page for how to choose.

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