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What are the current departure times and recommendations for flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport?
Hi Everyone,
Wanted to check and see what departure time are like at the moment for Suvarnabhumi airport.
I will be flying on Wednesday at 7pm flight and was wondering what the times are to clear check in, security and immigration.
Does anyone recommend using a fast track service provider?
Thanks
Wanted to check and see what departure time are like at the moment for Suvarnabhumi airport.
I will be flying on Wednesday at 7pm flight and was wondering what the times are to clear check in, security and immigration.
Does anyone recommend using a fast track service provider?
Thanks
Answer summary
Travelers flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport are advised to arrive at least 3 to 4 hours before their flights due to high passenger volume and potential delays at security and immigration. Some users recommend utilizing fast track services, which can significantly reduce waiting times to about 10 minutes if booked in advance. Current experiences indicate that security lines can be extensive, and immigration may be slow, as noted by travelers who nearly missed their flights.
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Оливер *********
6 hrs before flight is recommended by my airline
James ***********
OP@Оливер ********
I believe you can only check in 3 hours before?
Graham ******
@James **********
or 4 hours depending on the airlineNick ******
If you don’t use fast track then suggest you go 3.5 hours before. If you have fast track then 2 hours is sufficient. This is what we do now and people are through within 10 minutes
Marc ********
I was 3 hours before departure and needed almost every minute of it
Ray *******
recently I flew from bangkok to USA, passport control was very slow, nearly missed my flight and the people in charge did not care
Paul *******
@Ray ******
No, I didn't "get lucky". I asked for permission and have done this over many years.Ray *******
@Paul ******
while in line, a man asked if he could cut the cue or miss his plane, the immigration person said; stay in line! in a loud and threatening voicePaul *******
@Ray ******
You just cut the queue. Works for me every time.Ray *******
@Paul ******
immigration people were present and they told people to go back to where they were in line - they did not care if you were going to miss your flight - maybe you got lucky or were not seen
Paul ********
4 hour's up Front
Peter **********
Peter *********
Recommend getting airport 4pm
Nick ******
We sell fast track and you can book fast track departure. We meet 2 hours before flight departs. You can see info here.
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James ***********
OP@Nick *****
is the 2 hours enough time to not miss a flight when including check in and baggage drop off?James ***********
OPNoted
James ***********
OP@Nick *****
thanksNick ******
@James **********
have your booking. Will respond tomorrow as immigration closed already for the day.Nick ******
@James **********
you can request the guide to meet you 2.5 hours before if you like. Just add the note when you book.
Pui *****
@Nick *****
definitely worth it for anyone not flying business class to avoid the madness.Nick ******
@Pui ****
of course. We sell a ton a dayPui *****
@Nick *****
how fast is fast track averaging nowadays? 10 minutes or less as it used to be?Nick ******
@Pui ****
yes correct.James ***********
OP@Nick *****
it says that the departure service is not available on the 22ndNick ******
@James **********
try again now. We just opened up sales as we have more slots
Michael ********
They recomend 3 hours at the moment. I get message/mail from airline everytime i fly this year.
Although i have only taken morning flights and its been fine
Although i have only taken morning flights and its been fine
Michael *********
Im here now. Airport is really busy. line to security goes back a long way. but to get thru past immigration from start of line took 1 hour
Paul *******
Still way too many muzzles being worn. Why are people still so afraid?
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