Taxi Swampy-Dmk how long? how much?

[mja1906]

I'll be arriving from London at Swampy, approx 6pm on a Monday. I have an Air Asia flight departing DMK at 9pm to Chiang mai. Is this going to be enough time for me to get from Swampy -Dmk. Where is best to get a taxi? what kind? Approx how much will it cost? Thanks

[tartempion]

There is a free shuttle bus departing every 40 minutes arrivals floor gate 3, will take aprox 1 hour. But you must add time to disembark, immigration and pick-up luggage, might take up to 1 hour. Thus 3h between landing BKK and departing DMK is somewhat risky. You really need 4h to be on the safe side.

A taxi will cost you around 400/500B on the meter, don't forget tollway money, 105B now?

Driving time minimum 30 minutes.

[ktm jeff]

Bus driver needs to see your DMK departure ticket ( to CNX ) for free ride (50 MINS ) . 3 HRS , close but OK. I always give myself 4 HRS - then wait in DMK 1,5 HRS !!!

[mja1906]

As time will be tight, and I'm travelling in rush hour, think I will pay more and get a taxi, cos these must be faster than the shuttle bus. What is the taxi system in the international arrivals floor? Where and how is the best place to get one?

[tartempion]

Taxi stand arivals level, follow sign.

Need to tell destination to employee at desk, he will hand over form with driver # and tel # for complaints.

You need to pay toll at 2 booths (good to have small bills) and add 50 baht to meter + small tip welcome.

Hope for a short line at taxi stand.

Some people go up to departure level to avoid queu and save the 50 baht fee, airport authorithies put a barrier to avoid people doing so.

I always go to the taxi stand, guarantees a recent car (drivers must be registred with airport)