thailand
Ask question

Can I leave Bangkok airport during a 10-hour layover while traveling from Singapore to Frankfurt?

Thailand Passairport transit regulationsBangkok layovervisa requirementsThai Airwaysimmigration rulestravel advicelounge access
Jun 7, 2022
2 years ago
Sarah *****************
ORIGINAL POSTER
I have 10 hour layover in Bangkok on the way from Singapore to Frankfurt (no other itinerary available). Can I leave the airport? I read it's not allowed to leave the transit area, but my friends who work in Thai airways say it's allowed. Anyone has any official link saying that's possible? Thanks!
1,513
views
2
likes
34
all likes
24
replies
0
images
15
users
TLDR : Answer Summary
During a 10-hour layover at Bangkok airport while traveling from Singapore to Frankfurt, it is possible to leave the airport, but you must meet specific requirements, including obtaining a Thailand Pass that requires vaccination proof and travel insurance. The duration of necessary travel and potential delays may limit your time in the city, so it may be advisable to utilize airport lounges instead. Always check with your airline regarding baggage handling and check-in procedures to ensure smooth travel.
Peter ********
Is your baggage being checked all the way through to Frankfurt from Singapore on the same carrier? The answer to this question might clarify what you can, and can’t do during your stopover at BKK.
2 years ago
Like
Reply
Sarah *****************
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Peter *******
 yes it will be checked through
2 years ago
Like
Reply
Sarah *****************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thai airways.. argh ok perhaps I'll try calling them to check .
2 years ago
Like
Reply
Peter ********
@Sarah ****************
 in that case I would check with the airline (TG?) to confirm. It sounds like you will be treated as a transit passenger and once you check-in in Singapore you will be checked all the way to Frankfurt - I think this means you will need to stay at BKK airport for the 10hr layover, and not be allowed to “cross the border” into Thailand (I’m just guessing here). If this is the case, I would do as others have suggested and buy a lounge access, or even a hotel room at the Novotel (a bit expensive though). Best of luck 😊
2 years ago
Like
Reply
Reply to
Peter ********
Reply
Sophie *********
You can, but you shouldn't!
2 years ago
Like
Reply
Alain ***********
I did it many times on the way from Cambodia to Europe.

BUT you do need a boarding pass for each flight. If it's a single ticket and a technical stop, you won't be able to check in so be careful
2 years ago
Like
Reply
Sarah *****************
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Alain **********
 I think it's a single ticket with baggage checked through from Singapore to Frankfurt. Probably can get 2 boarding passes but baggage will not leave airport. Will it be allowed?
2 years ago
Like
Reply
Alain ***********
@Sarah ****************
 if you get 2 boarding passes, no problem.
2 years ago
Like
Reply
Reply to
Alain ***********
Reply
Sri ***
Get ur thsi pass, u can go out, u can apply with insurance and tickets, it takes 1 hr to get the pass
2 years ago
Like
Reply
Penny *********
Have a walk around the airport and go into a pay to enter lounge. Some are better than others so ask to go in to check them out first
2 years ago
Like
Reply
Penny *********
I normally use the Miracle lounge
2 years ago
Like
Reply
Reply to
Penny *********
Reply
John ******
10 hours is not so long. Relax and enjoy that time.
2 years ago
Like
Reply
James *********
Thai pass required. The airport link takes only about 20 minutes to get the Makasan Station. If you’re arriving at a low-traffic time - getting thru customs and out of the airport shouldn’t take more than 40 minutes . Lot’s of factors involved but, 10 hours could be plenty of time to get into the city for a good five, six hours. For cheap insurance - go to the Royal Consulate in Los Angeles’ website - I paid less than 1,000THB for 60 days worth.
2 years ago
Like
Reply
Ադամ ********
You need Thailand pass. All is required is vaccination and travel insurance of $10,000USD. A pittance
2 years ago
Like
Reply
Kate ************
How long does a Thai pass take?
2 years ago
Like
Reply
James *********
@Kate ***********
 Minutes
2 years ago
Like
Reply
Reply to
James *********
Reply
John **********
Depending upon who your carrier is I would try to access on of the lounges and hang there for the 10 hours. I just did that in JPN and it was OK
2 years ago
Like
Reply
John *****
You can take the train down to city, but u will need Thai pass
2 years ago
Like
Reply
Wayne *********
Of course its possible, but you will need to meet all requirements for the thai pass and consider time for travel to and from airport and rechecking back through immigratIon
2 years ago
Like
Reply
Sarah *****************
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Wayne ********
 Thai pass not an issue. But it's allowed? I have ticket to check in all the way to Frankfurt and Thai airlines says cannot leave transit area.
2 years ago
Like
Reply
Wayne *********
They probably worried you get distracted and miss your connection flight. 10 hours may seem a lot but when you consider getting through immigration 2 times travel into and back from city plus checkin you only get a few hours in the city. I would book a hotel room airside and sleep and relax
2 years ago
Like
Reply
Anthony *********
@Wayne ********
 me too, probably order a brass to meet me there in advance too, get her to bring some ice to smoke and drill her for the whole ten hours lol
2 years ago
Like
Reply
Reply to
Anthony *********
Reply
Vincent ********
10 hours you haven’t time to do anything. One hour to go out of the airport, minimum one hour to go to the center of city (more 2 because traffic jam) same to go back to the airport and you have to be minimum 2 hours before your next flight at the airport and have a Thaï pass
2 years ago
Like
Reply
Bobby ********
If you leave the airport you will need to apply for a Thailand Pass before leaving country of origin
2 years ago
Like
Reply
Reply to
Bobby ********
Reply
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
... members · 60% approval rate
The Thai Visa Advice And Everything Else group allows for a broad range of discussions on life in Thailand, beyond just visa inquiries.
Join the Group
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
View the Conversation
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
Do Thai passport holders need a transit visa for layovers in Amsterdam or France?
7 comments
8 months ago
Do I need a transit visa in Bangkok if I have a 6-hour layover and need to check my baggage again?
5 comments
a year ago
Can I get a transit visa for Bangkok if my layover is less than 12 hours?
7 comments
2 years ago
Can I leave Dubai Airport during a 15-hour layover on my Emirates flight to Bangkok?
22 comments
2 years ago
Do I need a transit visa for a 7-hour layover at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok if I have a single-entry visa for Thailand?
2 comments
2 years ago
Is it possible to leave Bangkok airport during a 10-hour layover?
35 comments
2 years ago
What are my lounge options and transit requirements at Suvarnabhumi Airport for a 14-hour layover?
30 comments
3 years ago
Do I need a Thai Pass and a transit visa for my layover in Bangkok on my way to the UK?
25 comments
3 years ago
What are the immigration and visa requirements for a long transit in Bangkok with a flight change?
9 comments
3 years ago
Do I need a Thai pass for a 2-hour layover in Bangkok between Colombo and Phnom Penh?
34 comments
3 years ago
Do you need to quarantine if transiting through Bangkok, Thailand?
9 comments
3 years ago
Do I need to meet entry requirements for a 10-hour layover in Bangkok if I'm not entering Thailand?
4 comments
3 years ago
Can I self transit through Bangkok airport without quarantine on my way to Phnom Penh?
9 comments
3 years ago
Can I exit the airport in Thailand to collect my luggage and return without being quarantined?
29 comments
3 years ago
Can I transfer flights when traveling from the UK to Thailand, or does it need to be a direct flight?
6 comments
3 years ago
What are the current immigration rules for transiting through Bangkok for a short layover?
16 comments
3 years ago
Can I transit in Bangkok on my way to Phuket?
9 comments
3 years ago
Can I transit through another airport to get to Thailand for the 1-day quarantine package?
8 comments
3 years ago
Can I change flights in Singapore, KL, Bangkok, HK, or VAE when flying to Phuket under Sandbox immigration rules?
9 comments
3 years ago
Can I overnight in Bangkok without going through immigration on a domestic-to-domestic layover?
6 comments
4 years ago
Can I leave Changi Airport without quarantine during a transit from Sydney to Bangkok?
10 comments
4 years ago
Do I Need a Visa to Transit Through Bangkok Airport on My Way to Italy?
13 comments
5 years ago
Can I get a transit visa upon arrival in Bangkok during a long layover?
8 comments
5 years ago
Do Bangkok airports offer a transit visa for short layovers between international flights?
48 comments
5 years ago
Do I need a visa for a 5-hour layover at Bangkok airport while in transit?
10 comments
6 years ago
Data protection policyTerms and conditionsDisclaimerPrivacy policyRefund policy
The asq:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.