What to do with a four hour layover in Bangkok
August 1, 2018 10:31 AM Subscribe
Hi all I will be stuck at Bangkok airport for 4 hours in the afternoon later on this month. Can anyone tell me what there is to do at Bangkok airport? Is there enough time to go outside the airport (if so to where?) or should I just pack a good book?
Enjoy your book. Suvarnabhumi has the usual complement of duty free shops and restaurants, same but it's not near the city. Immigration lines are long and slow, both entering and exiting (which you'd need to pass through).
posted by TWinbrook8 at 10:40 AM on August 1, 2018
posted by TWinbrook8 at 10:40 AM on August 1, 2018
Yeah, you’re looking at an hour or so each way to get into the city proper. Plus, if you are flying to an international destination from Bangkok you’ll have to go through passport control - last time I was there it wasn’t a terrible wait getting into the county, but I was in line for more than an hour on departure. Pack a book. The 7th floor observation deck is a nice place to pass the time.
posted by exutima at 10:46 AM on August 1, 2018
posted by exutima at 10:46 AM on August 1, 2018
It's a pretty great airport for a layover, actually. Lots of restaurants, decent window views, and many quiet areas to lay down on benches (usually with no armrests) to take a nap.
posted by hasna at 1:04 PM on August 1, 2018
posted by hasna at 1:04 PM on August 1, 2018
I did an image search, looks like walking around would be pleasant, as well as useful to limber up between flights.
posted by theora55 at 2:45 PM on August 1, 2018
posted by theora55 at 2:45 PM on August 1, 2018
The only thing I found that really piqued my interest there was the hidden Thai dining area on the bottom floor.
posted by miles1972 at 4:09 PM on August 1, 2018
posted by miles1972 at 4:09 PM on August 1, 2018
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posted by OHenryPacey at 10:35 AM on August 1, 2018 [1 favorite]