Don Mueang International Airport is Bangkok's low-cost hub and one of the world's oldest continuously operating airports. Compare airlines flying to and from Don Mueang (DMK) and set a Price Alert on Traveloka to catch a good fare before you book.

Overview of Don Mueang International Airport

Don Mueang (IATA: DMK) has served Bangkok since 1914, making it one of the oldest airports still in continuous use anywhere in the world. It sits around 21-25 km north of central Bangkok. After losing its status as Bangkok's primary international gateway to Suvarnabhumi in 2006, Don Mueang was repurposed as the city's dedicated low-cost carrier hub — and CAPA (Centre for Aviation) has ranked it as the airport handling the highest volume of low-cost-carrier passengers anywhere in the world. Expansion work (Pier 5 and the South Corridor) has lifted its capacity to around 30 million passengers a year.

Popular Routes from Don Mueang

As Thailand's budget-airline gateway, Don Mueang connects Bangkok to destinations across the country and the wider region.

• Domestic: major Thai cities including Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hat Yai and Udon Thani
• International: regional destinations across Southeast Asia, China and India

Fares and schedules on low-cost carriers change frequently, so compare current options and verify details before you book.

Airlines and Hubs

Don Mueang is the primary hub for Thailand's biggest budget carriers — Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air and Nok Air — with additional service from carriers including Batik Air Malaysia and select Scoot routes.

Terminals at Don Mueang

The airport has two passenger terminals: Terminal 1 handles international flights, and Terminal 2 handles domestic flights. Both are within walking distance of each other.

Getting To and From the City

The SRT Dark Red Line calls at a station directly opposite the terminals (about a 6-7 minute walk from Terminal 2, connected by skywalk), reaching Bang Sue Grand Station in roughly 20-25 minutes for around 12 baht — one of the cheapest airport-to-city links in Southeast Asia. Metered taxis and airport buses are also available outside the terminals for those heading further into the city or connecting onward to Suvarnabhumi. Verify current train timetables before you travel, as services run every 15-30 minutes.

Facilities at Don Mueang

Don Mueang offers the range of facilities expected at a major international gateway, including dining, retail and duty-free shopping, currency exchange, and both airline and pay-per-use lounges across its terminals.

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