A Brief but Useful Guide to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport

Bangkok is undeniably one of the most well-known and celebrated holiday destinations on the planet. Estimates put the figure of tourists visiting Bangkok at well over 10 million in a year! Naturally, this puts a lot of focus on the city’s international airport. Suvarnabhumi Airport, also known as Bangkok International Airport is among the busiest in the world, with around 50 million passengers using it in the year 2012. A long list of regional and international carriers offers flights to the Thai capital. Take a look at some of the salient features of Suvarnabhumi Airport that’s sure to help tourists who are landing in Bangkok for the very first time.

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Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel

A world-class hotel is found on the premises of the Bangkok International Airport. Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport is located very close to the airport’s main terminal and is linked by a 200 meter, air-conditioned underground walkway. Further, the hotel is well connected to city downtown and its CBDs.

The Novotel features more than 600 rooms, and is a perfect option for fliers who are keen on finding an accommodation close to the airport after disembarking from flights. The property has four restaurants and a bar, and serves a large range of popular Western and Asian dishes. It also houses a swimming pool, fitness center, spa facilities, beauty salon, shopping arcade, etc.

Shopping & Dining

Holiday makers and business travelers would never be heard complaining when it comes to shopping and eating options at the airport. Those who are disembarking flights or those who have flights to catch can spend some time at the duty free shops, regular stores and/or airport restaurants. Duty-free goods are available at 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors while eating joints can be found on 3rd and 4th   floors of the airport building.

Other Services

Just like any well-developed modern aviation hub, Bangkok airport is replete with all sorts of services and facilities that prove to be highly useful for travelers who are boarding flights to Thailand. There are lounges, medical clinic, ATM/currency exchange, car rental agents, prayer rooms, and a host of other such helpful services.