If airports can be considered as antiques, Don Muang Airport (code DMK) can be considered as one because it is among the world’s most old international airports. In Asia, this airport is the oldest facility that is still in operation. Its inauguration dates back to 27th march 1914, when it was officially opened to be used by the Royal Thai Air Force. Commercial flights however started using Don Muang Airport later in 1924 and hence it became one of the oldest airports for commercial flights. This airport now serves Bangkok in Thailand.
Being an international facility, you can expect to find excellent amenities that a facility of Don Muang Airport’s stature should have. At the arrivals, you will find a number of ATMs installed by major banks. If you have carried cash then you can exchange it at the forex bureaus available here. Travelers come exhausted, in need of places to rest and refresh before they embark on the remaining part of their journey, and Don Muang Airport has restaurants and cafes where you can sit and relax as you sip your favorite drink, and have a bite. Other important amenities are the washrooms and special facilities for the physically challenged people.
Airport Transfers
Airport transfers at Don Muang Airport are in abundance and you can catch a bus to your destination, but the challenge is they offer schedules services and drop people at predefined locations in the city or other destinations. You can also call a shuttle or the minivans if you have come as a group, because you will need a vehicle that will accommodate you and your luggage. The taxi is another comfortable means of transport from Don Muang Airport to your hotel, although you have to pay for every trip that you call the taxi.
The best comfortable, efficient and convenient means of transport is car hire service. You will find numerous car hire companies based at Don Muang Airport, where you can negotiate and get a vehicle of your choice depending on the number of people you are with, or the budget you have planned for transport. You will use the rental car for the whole duration of your vacation, visiting all the attraction sites at will.
Some of the attraction sites you can use the hired can to go to are the Grand Palace, The National Museum, you can also drive and park your the hired car down to the Chao Phraya River and enjoy a Ferry Ride.
Remember you can rent-a-car online before you fly to Don Muang Airport, which makes it easier for you when you arrive in Bangkok.