Transportation

Bangkok International Airport

Bangkok is served by two international airports, Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Muang International Airport. Built in 2006, Suvarnabhumi International Airport is the Kingdom’s main international airport and was the most Instagrammed location in the world in 2012 the most photographed areas being the vaulted concourse, along with the intricately designed Buddhist Pagoda.

Most recently, Suvarnabhumi Airport's Midfield Satellite Terminal 1 (SAT-1) was recognized as one of six of the World's Most Beautiful Airports 2024 by Prix Versailles. A UNESCO supported organization, Prix Versailles honors outstanding contemporary architectural projects across various categories, including ecological and cultural impacts. SAT-1 was designed as a natural extension of the existing terminal, in the middle of the site and expands the airport’s passenger-handling capacity from 45 million to 60 million annually with its 251,400 square meters of indoor space and over 260,000 square meters of apron area. The four-story terminal integrates Thai architectural elements, featuring artwork that showcases traditional arts from Thailand's four regions, statues of elephants and mythical creatures, and Buddha statues. Emphasizing environmental sustainability, SAT-1 includes contact gates linked to 28 aircraft parking bays and automatic water-saving toilet systems.

Suvarnabhumi (Bangkok) International Airport (BKK)

Suvarnabhumi (Bangkok) International Airport (BKK) is located 35 kilometers east of Bangkok and about 45-60 minutes via expressway to most hotels.

Traveling from both Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)to ICONSIAM can be done conveniently using a few different options:

From Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK):
Taxi:
Duration: 30-50 minutes, depending on traffic.
Cost: Approximately 400-600 THB, including tolls and airport surcharge.
Details: Follow the signage to the taxi queue on the ground level.
Airport Rail Link + Taxi:
Duration: About 50-60 minutes.
Cost: Approximately 100-150 THB (for the rail link) + taxi fare (~100-200 THB) from Phaya Thai Station to ICONSIAM.
Details: Take the Airport Rail Link (located at the basement level of the airport) to Phaya Thai Station, then grab a taxi to ICONSIAM.

Don Muang International Airport (DMK)

Don Muang International Airport, Thailand’s first airport, was established in 1914 as a base of the Royal Thai Airforce and started accepting commercial flights in 1924. It was the main airport for Bangkok until Suvarnabhumi International Airport opened for service in 2006. Don Muang is Asia’s first international airport and is one of the oldest airports in the world (8th oldest). It is also located closer to downtown Bangkok. Today, it serves as a hub for low-cost carriers. Terminal 1 serves international flights and Terminal 2 serves domestic flights. Both terminals are connected by a glass walkway.

The simplest and fastest way to your hotel, depending on traffic conditions, would be to take a taxi or airport limousine directly from Don Muang Airport to your hotel via the tolls. A close second would be to take the Airport Limousine Coach from the airport to downtown areas. However, if you are feeling a little adventurous, take the commuter train into town.

Don Muang International Airport is served by the SRT Red electric commuter train that is connected through a covered walkway.

See below for full details on travel options.

From Don Mueang Airport (DMK):
Taxi:
Duration: 30-50 minutes, depending on traffic.
Cost: Approximately 300-500 THB, including tolls.
Details: Follow the signs to the taxi stand outside the terminal.
Bus:
Route: Take A1 or A2 bus to Mo Chit BTS Station, then take the BTS Skytrain to Charoennakorn Station.
Duration: 1-1.5 hours.
Cost: Approximately 30-50 THB for the bus and additional for BTS.
Details: This option is cheaper but less convenient.

Travel by Train

To travel into town by electric train, follows the signs MRT Red Line that will take you to a covered walkway to Don Muang train station to catch the Red Commuter train to Bangsue station. Do not take the Long Distance Train which will take you to the provinces.

Route:
  • Take the SRT Dark Red Line headed to Bangsue station (Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal) (THB 33)
  • At Bangsue station (Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal) switch to the MRT Blue Line to Bangwa station (THB 45)
  • At Bangwa station change to the BTS Dark Green Line to Krungthonburi Station (THB 32)
  • At Krungthonburi Station change to the APM Golden Line to Charoen Nakorn Station (IconSiam is connected to this station) (THB 33)
  • From Charoen Nakorn Station you may proceed to Congress Official Hotels which are within walking distance of the venue or take the hotel boat if you are staying at a riverside hotel.

Other nearby hotels are accessible by taxi.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: Approximately THB 130

Travel by BTS SkyTrain

Station Transit to ICONSIAM Available time
Charoennakorn Station
(Sky Train Gold Line) 		Get off at BTS Krung Thon Buri Station Exit 3, change to connecting line: Sky Train Gold Line Sky Train Gold Line operate daily from 06:00 AM – 12:00 AM
BTS Saphan Taksin Exit 2 Transit by boat at Sathorn Pier Everyday 09:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Travel by Boat

Travel by Hotel Service Boat at ICONSIAM Pier

The Siam Hotel
Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel
The Peninsula Bangkok
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Baan Chao Praya
Banyan Tree Residences

** Remark : Please check boat schedule at hotel.

Shuttle Boat (Fare Applies)

Boat Available Time
Sathorn Pier Everyday 09:00 AM - 11.00 PM
Si Phraya Pier Everyday 09:00 AM – 11:00 PM
*** Remark : Public boat schedule is subject to change. Please check before travel

Travel by Public Boat at ICONSIAM Pier

Boat Route Available Time
Chao Phraya Express Boat (Orange Flag) Nonthaburi-Rajsingkorn Mon - Fri 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sat - Sun and Public holidays *Temporarily Suspended*
*** Remark : Public boat schedule is subject to change. Please check before travel