Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is accessible via a number of public transport types. Traveling from Don Mueang Airport to Bangkok City by bus is a good choice because it is very convenient and not expensive. The journey usually takes between 30 minutes and an hour, depending on traffic conditions.
All Don Mueang Airport shuttle buses are air-conditioned. Old buses were orange, but now the new blue buses are used on all Don Mueang Airport bus routes. Airport bus routes are direct and use expressways, so the bus just stops at a few bus stops only before reaching the final destination.
The ticket can be bought on board. Normally, the bus fare needs to be paid by cash only, but lately they started accepting card payments too.
Pick-up Point: At Don Mueang Airport, buses park at the Arrival Hall on the first floor of Terminal 1 (Gate 6). There is no longer a bus stop at Terminal 2 (Gate 12).
There are currently 4 different bus routes starting at Don Mueang International Airport (DMK):
- A1 Bus - to BTS Mo Chit
- A2 Bus - to Victory Monument
- A3 Bus - to Lumphini Park
- A4 Bus - to Khao San Road
- A5 Bus - to Future Park Rangsit (canceled)
In case you are looking to travel to another area or have large luggage, booking a private DMK Airport transfer would be a more convenient option.
Don Mueang Airport Bus A1
Route: Don Mueang Airport to BTS Mo Chit station
Main bus stops: Central Lad Phrao Mall, BTS SkyTrain Mo Chit (MRT Metro Chatuchak Park), and Mo Chit Northern Bus Terminal (also known as Chatuchak Bus Station)
Bus fare: 30 baht per person
Service Timetable: 05:45-24:00, every 15-20 minutes
Detailed information about the Bangkok A1 bus route can be found here: A1 Bus
Tips on taking Bus A1
Bus A1 passes the BTS Skytrain station, called Mo Chit station, and the MRT Chatuchak Park Station. This place is roughly midway between Don Mueang Airport and the Bangkok city center. Stopping here and changing to the BTS or MRT is a good way to avoid the horrendous traffic of Thai capital.
Boarding the bus A1 at DMK Airport might not be convenient for passengers with children and big luggage, as it can get very crowded during rush hour, so you might need to stand all the way to your destination. The journey can take much more than 30 minutes, as the length of it depends on the time of the day and traffic conditions.
Detailed information about taking Bus A1 from BTS Mo Chit Station and MRT Chatuchak Park Station to DMK Airport can be found here: Bangkok A1 bus from MRT/BTS to Don Mueang Airport.
Don Mueang Airport Bus A2
Route: Don Mueang Airport to Victory Monument
Main bus stops: Din Daeng, Santiphap Park, and BTS SkyTrain Victory Monument
Bus fare: 30 baht per person
Service Timetable: 06:00-23:00, every 20-30 minutes
Detailed information about the Bangkok A2 bus route can be found here: A2 Bus
Tips on taking Bus A2
Bus A2 no longer passes the BTS Mo Chit Station and MRT Metro Chatuchak Park Station, but it goes directly to BTS Victory Monument Station, which is closer to the city center than Mo Chit.
Don Mueang Airport Bus A3
Route: Don Mueang Airport to Lumphini Park
Main bus stops: Din Daeng, Pratunam, Ratchaprasong, Ratchadamri, and Lumphini Park
Bus fare: 50 Baht per person
Service Timetable: 06:20-23:00, every 20-30 minutes
Detailed information about the Bangkok A3 bus route can be found here: A3 Bus
Tips on taking Bus A3
The A3 bus route is the best way for going to many areas of Bangkok City, such as Pratunam and Ratchapasong, without changing many buses or lines.
Don Mueang Airport Bus A4
Route: Don Mueang Airport to Sanam Luang
Main bus stops: Khaosan Road, the Democracy Monument, the Phanfa Bridge, Lan Luang, Yommarat, Tha Prachan, and Tha Chang.
Bus fare: 50 baht per person
Service Timetable: 06:10-23:00, every 20-30 minutes
Detailed information about the Bangkok A4 bus route can be found here: A4 Bus
Tips on taking Bus A4
The A4 bus route is the best way for backpackers to get to Don Mueang Airport from the Khao San area and vice versa.
Don Mueang Airport Bus A5
Route: Don Mueang Airport to Future Park Rangsit
Main bus stops: Future Park Rangsit - one of the largest malls in Asia, the area of which is a gateway to Central, Northern, and Northeast Thailand
Bus fare: 30 baht per person
Service Timetable: 7.00 - 23.00 (service canceled)
Detailed information about the Bangkok A5 bus route can be found here: A5 Bus
Don Mueang Airport Bus Map
The map of all current DMK Airport bus routes (bus A2 route was recently changed).
Tips
Book a discounted Thailand SIM card and pick it up at the airport: [SALE] SIM Card for Thailand (DMK Airport Pick Up).
If you have connecting flights at different airports in Bangkok, use the free shuttle between BKK and DMK airports.
For a hassle-free trip to the city, book a private transfer here: Private Don Mueang Airport Transfers (DMK) for Bangkok.
Read more about Bangkok and the Thai capital’s top attractions.
What is the best area to stay in Bangkok? The answer can be found here: Guide to Bangkok Best Areas.
More useful information about facilities at the airport can be found here: Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
