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What are reliable transportation options from Bangkok city center to the airport at 4 AM?

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Apr 28, 2024

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Late night airport taxi.

(I have this problem all the time.)

We booked taxi from Bangkok city center to airport at 4am, but i am worried if he actually arrive in time.

So in any case of emergency:

1. Do Grabs works well in midnight?

2. Any popular taxi company that work all night and is reliable and that i can call to in such case?

Thanks.

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The post discusses concerns about transportation from Bangkok city center to the airport at 4 AM. It highlights the reliability of Grab and other taxi services available at night, such as Bolt and Cherry Taxis. Several community members share their experiences, mentioning that Grab operates well 24/7 and offers pre-booking options. Alternatives such as hailing random taxis, using hotel services, or staying at an airport hotel for peace of mind are also suggested. Overall, the recommendations indicate that securing transport at this hour is feasible with multiple available options.

Vikorn ***********

I tried Grab, lineman and robinhood for my parents last month at 3am from nonthaburi to don muang airport. Grab was the only app that had a driver albeit pricey—double the fare

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Henrik *****

Bangkok is a 24 hour city, everything is possibel

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Pierre *********

That is who I use. Took me to airport no problem. One time we were picked up at 4:30 am. They are always early.

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Gordon ***********

Stay in a hotel that has air port transfers

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Bill ********

I took a helicopter, tgey land in Nana Plaza

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Karsten ********

You can pre book, with grab, or maxim

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Madz ******

Bolt, Grab or Cherry Taxis 👍🏽

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Tiffannie *********

do u have a link for cherry taxi?

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Madz ******

@Tiffannie ********

no just email

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Daniel *****

Theres a million taxis on the street, any one of them will take you to the airport.

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Giorgio ******

exactly .so true . every where in the world .

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Bill ********

Some airlines will hold the flight if your late up to 2 hours, just call and maje sure you tell them you are from Australia.

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Terry ********

Book later flights then you don't lose a night's sleep worrying!

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John ***********

Or waste money on hotel rooms you vacate many hours ahead of check out time.

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Heather *******

I always book into an airport hotel the night before my flight as you never know what might cause a delay and you miss your flight. There are several airport hotels with shuttle service for as little as 800bts a night some so close that at a push you could walk but millions of taxis hovering about. Piece of mind it’s worth every penny

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Nick **********

City center BKK at a main road you can still hail a taxi cruising looking for passengers as a back-up plan if your booked taxi doesn't show up.

Just allow some extra time to be sure.

I have never even booked a taxi and always used a random taxi passing by for my middle in the night flights.

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Ran ******

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Nick MuayPlam random taxi at 3-4am ? :)

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Giorgio ******

Nick MuayPlam Way to go !

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Bill *********

Grab has worked great for me however I do recommend posting a reservation ahead of time. That way the system is at least a bit prepared for you as opposed to deciding at the spur of the moment.

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Ran ******

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thanks. 🙏

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Jj ****

Bolt is fine, just wake up enough on time if you are stressed :)

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Bill ********

I want to contact a limo service that cater to special request. In other words, I have a friend entertained from the airport to Pattaya. Getting girls is the easy part. Thx

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Michael ********

penthouse hotel used to do that but it closed down during covid. Ask on a pattaya forum sure it still happens

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Bill ********

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thank you.

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Greta *****

There is a light train service from the airport to the city. Don't know if it runs through the night though

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Leonard ******

np

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Michael ********

nope not night time

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John *********

If you can't organize a taxi in Bangkok maybe you should sleep at the airport.

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Giorgio ******

very useful info for somebody who's afraid his " reserved " taxi won't show up.

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Brian *******

I am reading this from Costa Rica and a reservation showing up is a coin toss.

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Giorgio ******

or even maybe stay home , in his sleepers . Not reaDy yet to travel .

I can't believe our society members have reached such a stage of incapacity .

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Donald *********

If he doesn’t show up just book a Grab.

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David ******

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Tiffannie *********

thanks for that info

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David ******

I have used these guys 6 times. This is my go to.

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Amina **********

thank you. I like someone at the airport with my name on a sign. I don’t mind paying extra!

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David ******

City center to bkk should be no problem. In case of emergency, there are tuk tuk or you can walk to any hotels and ask them to call you a taxi as well

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Ran ******

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thanks!

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Rob *******

Bolt is cheaper

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Steve **********

might try, Grab takes a big % of fare.

In- driver and the other are cheaper, although same driver.

Driver's respond to all, grab has better GPS, but driver loses baht to them

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Scotty *******

I have booked grab approximately 5 times for a 4am pick up never been let down

It's a quick trip with no traffic

You have nothing to worry about

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Robert *********

prebook a Grab if you like.

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Ran ******

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thank you.

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Tim *********

If you are this worried, maybe you should book a hotel room at the airport.

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James ***********

actually I started doing this my last four trips… Instead of waking up in Citi center or down by the river freaking out about a 7 AM flight, etc. I get a hotel near the airport with a free shuttle in morning

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@James **********

Much better than all the anxiety of travelling from the city. In most Western cities, those airports hotels are a swingeing premium price. But BKK has room available with a shuttle, for 1,000 baht or less. And if you wanted, you can use the Skytain to get out there the evening before

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Michael ********

Grab works well 24hrs, i never pre book anymore.

But they have a pre booking for airport thing on there app i think

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