Don Mueang International Airport
Don Mueang International Airport is one of Bangkok’s main air gateways and a large airport serving the Thai capital. Identified by IATA code DMK and ICAO code VTBD, it sits at a low elevation of 9 feet (3 m), which is typical for the flat central plains around Bangkok. For travellers, that means an airport closely tied to the city’s wider road network and urban sprawl, so journey times can vary a lot depending on traffic.
About Don Mueang International Airport
Don Mueang International Airport is one of Bangkok’s main air gateways and a large airport serving the Thai capital. Identified by IATA code DMK and ICAO code VTBD, it sits at a low elevation of 9 feet (3 m), which is typical for the flat central plains around Bangkok. For travellers, that means an airport closely tied to the city’s wider road network and urban sprawl, so journey times can vary a lot depending on traffic.
Overview
Don Mueang International Airport is one of Bangkok’s main air gateways and a large airport serving the Thai capital. Identified by IATA code DMK and ICAO code VTBD, it sits at a low elevation of 9 feet (3 m), which is typical for the flat central plains around Bangkok. For travellers, that means an airport closely tied to the city’s wider road network and urban sprawl, so journey times can vary a lot depending on traffic.
What Travellers Should Know
- Don Mueang operates in the Asia/Bangkok time zone, so it is useful to check local time carefully when planning early departures or tight connections.
- The airport has two lighted asphalt runways: 03L/21R at 12,139 feet and 03R/21L at 11,483 feet.
- Its long parallel runways support heavy traffic and regular domestic and international operations.
- Because it serves Bangkok, DMK is often used as a practical starting point for city stays, onward domestic travel, and regional trips around Southeast Asia.
Why It Matters
For visitors, Don Mueang is more than just an arrival point: it is a working gateway into one of Asia’s busiest and most energetic cities. Knowing the airport’s codes, layout, and operating environment can make booking, tracking flights, and arranging transfers much easier. If you want current airport information, services, or updates before travel, the official website is airportthai.co.th/airportnew/bangkok/index.asp?lang=en.
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FAQ
Don Mueang International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Don Mueang International Airport is located in Bangkok, Thailand (Asia), at coordinates 13.910°, 100.610°.
- Its IATA code is DMK and its ICAO code is VTBD.
- Don Mueang International Airport serves Bangkok, Thailand. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Don Mueang International Airport operates on Asia/Bangkok local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Don Mueang International Airport sits at latitude 13.910° and longitude 100.610°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from DMK. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for DMK is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from DMK on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 222 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, 10210, Thailand, the phone number is +66 2 535 1111, the official website is http://donmueangairportthai.com/th. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Thailand. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.