Cheap Flights to Don Mueang International Airport
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Don Mueang International Airport is located about 24 kilometers north of central Bangkok and opened in 1914, making it one of the world’s oldest commercial airports. Serving Bangkok as its budget airline hub since its reopening in 2007 following renovations, the airport handled 31.65 million passengers in 2025 and connects to 89 destinations in 20 countries through 14 airlines. The airport is owned by the Royal Thai Air Force and operated by Airports of Thailand, with two terminals — Terminal 1 for international flights and Terminal 2 for domestic flights.
Airport code
DMK (ICAO: VTBD)
Location
Don Mueang, Bangkok, Thailand
Airlines serving
Thai AirAsia (base), Thai Lion Air (base), Nok Air (base), Thai AirAsia X, Korean Air, Batik Air
Popular Routes to and from Don Mueang
Domestic Thai routes dominate Don Mueang’s schedule, alongside extensive budget connections across Southeast Asia.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Domestic
Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hat Yai, Krabi, Udon Thani
Onward Connections
Kuala Lumpur, Yangon, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Seoul
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking a few weeks ahead generally offers good value for most routes into Don Mueang. The peak tourist season from November through February sees the strongest demand, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during that period.
About Bangkok
Bangkok is Thailand’s vibrant capital, celebrated for its ornate temples, world-renowned street food, modern shopping malls, and lively nightlife. As Southeast Asia’s most visited city, Bangkok serves as the gateway to the rest of Thailand and the wider region, with Don Mueang offering the most affordable route into both.
Things to Know When Flying Into Don Mueang
Thai AirAsia operates around 980 weekly departures at Don Mueang, making it by far the airport’s largest carrier.
Chiang Mai is the airport’s busiest route, with around 203 weekly departures accounting for 10% of all weekly traffic.
Terminal 1 handles international flights while Terminal 2 handles domestic flights; the terminals are connected, so you can walk between them.
A free airport shuttle runs between Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi (BKK) for airline transit passengers; allow at least 2 to 3 hours minimum for the transfer.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Don Mueang is a hub for Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, and Nok Air, with 14 airlines connecting to 89 destinations in 20 countries.
Don Mueang primarily serves low-cost carriers with domestic and regional routes, while Suvarnabhumi is Bangkok's main full-service international airport. Most full-service international airlines operate from BKK.
Don Mueang International Airport opened in 1914, making it one of the world's oldest commercial airports, over 100 years before Bangkok's newer Suvarnabhumi opened in 2006.
Don Mueang Airport is located about 24 kilometers north of central Bangkok, making it closer to the city's northern districts than Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Yes, a free airport shuttle runs between DMK and BKK for airline transit passengers holding valid tickets for a flight departing from either airport on the same day. Budget 2 to 3 hours minimum for the transfer.
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