Transport in and around Bangkok
Bangkok has two airports but all international passengers arrive at the Suvarnabhumi Airport, the biggest airport in Southeast Asia, which is pronounced as "soo-wanna-poom."
Most tourists prefer to travel from the airport to the city center either by limousine taxi or public taxi because they’re the most convenient and comfortable options available and don’t cost that much. Limousine taxis cost around 800 baht to Sukhumvit while a taxi costs 400 baht. Both take 50-60 minutes to reach the city.
There are plenty of people who offer tourists taxi rides at the terminal but don’t pay them any mind. They will charge you twice as much as the regular taxi. Instead, head to the second floor and look for the “public taxi” sign.
Airport buses are available until midnight and charge a flat rate of 150 baht on any of the four routes to the city center. Each trip takes between 60 to 90 minutes. There are also public buses and minivans that ply the airport route, but they can take as much as two hours to get to the city center and are not worth the hassle.
Once in the city, the bus, metro and Skytrain are three of the most common ways for getting around. The bus may not be advisable for new visitors to Bangkok because they take a rather circuitous route around the city. The metro may be a bit confusing as well with its many routes. On the other hand, the Skytrain is another thing altogether. Try to take a trip on the Skytrain if only to get a feel for its space age allure. There are clear-cut directions in maps available at all Skytrain stops.
Most tourists take a taxi to travel around Bangkok. The fare is usually around 100 baht or less anywhere in the city, and that already includes the 35 baht meter charge. All taxis here are air-conditioned.
If you're traveling a short distance, why not try the local tuk-tuk, a three-wheeled vehicle that is alternately loved and hated by the citizens of the city. Walking is also a fine option.
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