All about Bangkok Airport
Anyone who has been on Instagram in the past few years has probably seen jealousy-inducing pictures of a friend or family member interacting with elephants or strolling through bustling markets. These images of Thailand are unmistakable, and this country in Southeast Asia is one of the most photogenic places on the planet. Buddhist temples are a major draw for Thailand, and Bangkok City even has a 150-foot golden Buddha statue for anyone needing an epic selfie.
Bangkok is the country's largest city and most common gateway for internationals to reach the dense jungles and boisterous city streets of Thailand. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is the primary international airport serving Bangkok and the largest in Thailand. This shouldn’t be confused with the other major airport serving Bangkok, Don Mueang International Airport.
Suvarnabhumi Airport BKK (as it's known) provides international connections to North America, Europe, and beyond. It’s situated well outside the city center, but travelers can efficiently reach top attractions even on travel days. That's where secure convenient luggage storage through Bounce becomes so useful. Use our luggage storage service for a few hours and you'll never be carrying too much!
How to pay for luggage storage services at Bangkok Airport
- Using our mobile app or website, you can search for the most convenient Bangkok Airport luggage storage spot and book online.
- You securely pay through the website and will have a booking confirmation before you travel guaranteeing your luggage storage space.
- After you arrive in Bangkok, you can use the mobile app website to efficiently find your Bounce storage location.
- When you reach your storage spot, simply show the attendant your confirmation code to check your bags in.
- Both picking up and dropping off your bags is entirely cashless. All you'll need is your QR confirmation code in order to access your belongings.
How to get from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Downtown Bangkok
Bangkok Airport is situated far outside the city center. Luckily, taxis are generally very reliable and incredibly affordable. Traffic can be an issue, with the average trip taking between 40 and 60 minutes to reach the city center. There are fairly reliable public transportation options directly serving the airport.
Train connections from BKK to the City Center
The local SRT commuter train network provides a service indirectly to the airport, connecting passengers with the Airport Rail Link at Phaya Thai Station and Makkasan Station. From there, you can use the ARL to get to Suvarnabhumi Station.
Metro Lines from BKK to the City Center
The ARL, or Airport Rail Link is the most common way for travelers to reach the city center as it links the airport with a number of major metro stations that have connections throughout Bangkok. Phaya Thai is served by the BTS Green Line and Makkasan Station links to the MRT Blue Line.
- ARL: Phaya Thai (60 minutes), Makkasan (50 minutes)
Bus connections from BKK Airport to the City Center
Suvarnabhumi Public Transport Center is the bus terminal serving the airport, but it is seldom used by international travelers as inexpensive taxis are available along with more efficient train routes.
- #549: Minburi District (90 minutes)
- #551: Victory Monument (60 minutes)
- #554: Don Muang Airport (60 minutes)
Points of interest
- The Grand Palace: Thailand’s most revered landmark is about 90 minutes from the airport via the Airport Rail Link and a transfer to the Blue Line.
- Hua Lamphong Station: This vital metro interchange can be reached in about an hour via the ARL and Blue Line.
- Wat Pho: One of the most spiritual places in Bangkok, this Buddhist temple is about 50 minutes away from the airport by taxi cab or tour bus.
Leave your bags anywhere in Bangkok after you've touched down at Bangkok Airport
Once you land at Bangkok Airport, you might want to take the bus or train into the city to explore Bangkok, check out one of the city's many amazing temples, or even do some shopping through the markets. Instead of carrying both your luggage and shopping bags through the city, you can head directly to a Bounce luggage storage facility to drop your belongings off. This way you'll be freed up to actually enjoy your first day in Bangkok, and you won't be lugging your bags through the intense heat.
Because our locations are well placed near travel hotspots, you won't waste any time by heading to your hotel just to drop your bags off or rely on a luggage delivery service. Plus, our locations have real people attending to your luggage who can also offer travel advice with a local spin if you're interested. If you're a modern traveler, you want to make every minute of your trip count by relying on resources like Bounce!