Hello I am coming to Bangkok at the end of year, I am flying from Singapore on scoot and have a connecting flight to Phuket in suvarnabhumi on vietjet, will everything be ok ? Becuase I need to know asap on international flight to domestic flight
Hello, thanks so much for the video. We have an international to international transfer on two separate tickets/airlines (arriving on DrukAir from Bhutan and departing on Thai Airways to Japan). If we’re not checking any luggage (only hand carry), do we still need to go through immigration and check-in or can we just use the international transfer desk? Thank you!
Hi, there is no official answer but according to discussion online, you may be able to transit without going through immigration. travel.stackexchange.com/questions/184966/bkk-transit-on-separate-tickets-without-a-transit-visa
Hi, I'm gonna fly on monday and i have the same doubt. What did you do? Could you stay in the transit zones and use the International transfer counter? 1:36
Do you have a boarding card for your next flight? If not you may wish to visit TG's transfer desk first to see if they can help you. Besides you won't be able to get passed through security points without a boarding card.
Hi there! Thankyou soo much for this video!! Ive been looking for a video like this! We're flying to Samui via Bangkok, with only 90 minutes between arriving and taking off for Samui. I assumed our luggage would be transferred to our Samui flight, and wondered if our flight from Australia arrived late, are we up for the cost of getting a later flight, even though it wasn't our fault?? You've put my mind at ease, thankyou :D
3.2 International to a domestic flight Transfer: How much time would i need to do all the stuff (immigration, luggage collection, ....) ? [Oman Air -> Bangkok Airways. German passport.]
Hello , I will be traveling to Tokyo. Kathmandu to Bangkok to Tokyo. I have same PNR number and both are Thai airways but my transit waiting time is 11hr do I need to apply for the transit visa. I am not planning to go outside. Just wait at the transit area. I will be helpful if you reply me 😊
Hello thanks for the helpful video , I have a domestic flight with Thai airways from Phuket to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi 7am arrival 855am , then international flight with Kuwait airways departure 12:35pm. What’s the steps I need to do and is the time enough ? I have checked in luggage as well 🙏
Hi if your luggage is not checked through, after arriving at Bangkok airport, you have to collect your luggage, go through immigration before boarding the international flight.
I have a single PNR from Muscat to Bangkok. However Bangkok to Osaka another PNR. I am travelling from Oman to Osaka through Thai Airways. [3 hours Stay at Airport] NOTE: Oman Airways sharing code with Thai Airways Do I need transit visa or what .. please advise
Hello amazing video! But i have question, we flying with Qatar airways with transit in Bangkok 21h and then flying with Bangkok Airways to Krabi. Everything is in ticket. My question is, if you should have pick up our baggages, and we should stay in AirPort or we can also order hotel for such a long transit. Thanks
@@theresearchfilesthis is very helpful, thank you! I am going from Vietnam to London (with a 12hr stopover in Bangkok all on 1 ticket and I'm a British passport holder, will I need to get a visa or anything to leave the airport to stay in a hotel or explore Bangkok?😂😂😂
@@dinosaur-l8w Hi, British passport holders arriving by air or land can enter Thailand for 30 days without a visa (visa exemption). www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/entry-requirements#:~:text=British%20passport%20holders%20arriving%20by,a%20visa%20before%20you%20travel.
Hi, Thanks for the infomration. I have a doubt , My flight is from Kuala Lampur to DMK (Bangkok) and DMK to Lucknow(India) Layover is only 2 hours. Will it be sufficient Also, will I be requiring transit visa during the immigration !! Thanks !
Hi, if your flights are on a single PNR, and you don't have to pass immigration, visa is not required. 2 hours will be sufficient. If you need to pass immigration and have to get a visa on arrival, then you may not have enough time.
Hi! Your video is realy helpfully! Thanks for do it. Can you help me please? I'm gonna fly on monday from int. to int. flight and i have two different PNR. I only bring carry on luggage. Can I just use the transfer zone or I need to go out and come in again? We only have a 3 hour layover 🙏
For anyone to have the same situation. I could do my online check-in (so i had my boarding pass) and go directly to the gate. It was not necessary the immigration step
Hi there thank u for good video, really need it. I plan to go to sapporo from jakarta via bangkok-suvarnabhumi with Thai airline. I only have 1 hr 20 min for transit. u share detail web about transit steps, my question is what transit desk I have to go to. I dont know this is my eyes or what. I can't find thai airlines in the list of any transit desk. 🥹 hope u can help Thank u ❤
Hello! Thanks for the helpful video. We are doing an international to international transit( japan to bangkok to Australia) with an 8 hour layover in bangkok airport. We have visa exemption. Can we exit immigration to rest in a hotel nearby? And return for our next flight? Is there enough time normally. Or is there a good transit in the airport?
Hi, There is a transit hotel: Miracle Transit Hotel. You can check out this vid: ruclips.net/video/ooKLIgNghq4/видео.html There are also nearby hotels (have to clear immigration) like Prime & Sleep (cheaper) and Novotel (more expensive) right outside the airport. Due to the immigration and security processes, you might only have 3-4 hours left to sleep.
@@theresearchfiles thank you for the suggestion! Our layover is in the afternoon about 4pm to 12midnight. So was thinking more of a spot that we could comfortably relax in and probably won't be sleeping. 🙂
@@joleneneo9047 Free lounges to rest in between flights. Equipped with reclining leather chairs. Location: Airside, Concourse B and D (west side). www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/bangkok-suvarnabhumi-airport-guide.htm
Hello and thank you for an excellent video! I am planning on doing an international to international transfer on separate tickets at BKK later this year. I will have hand luggage only (no checked bags). 1) Can I get my boarding pass for my onward journey issued at the transfer desk? Or do I have to enter Thailand, check in at the check in desks and then proceed through immigration? 2) With no checked luggage, what would be the safest connecting time? Thank you for any help you can give. MM
Hi, usually with different tickets you have to go through immigration, but for your case you don't have checked-in luggage, so I am not entirely sure. You can refer to discussions online (conflicting answers), or call the Thai embassy for more info. www.google.com/search?q=bangkok+airport+different+pnr+transit+only+hand+luggage www.reddit.com/r/india/comments/zpkf62/has_anyone_travelled_via_transit_at_bangkok_to/
Thanks for the video. I will be traveling to Kenya. (TPE-BKK-NBO) BR205-KQ887 Can you check out for me if the procedure below is correct? Thank you so much!🙏🙏 Arrive BKK(2F) > Transfer desk to get boarding pass(2F west desk) > Security check(3F) > Boarding gate(4F) ? If I check in online in advance, can I go the boarding gate directly with e-boarding pass? 🙏🙏
If you flights are booked with single PNR yes. for KQ - Transfer Desk West2 (3rd floor counter, West Concourse E-F) suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/service/airport-guide/detail/74 I am not sure about the e-boarding pass.
Hi there, I have a question. I have SIN - BKK - Chiang Mai return tickets, and I've booked each leg separately: 1. SIN - BKK S'bhumi on Thai Airways 2. BKK S'bhumi - Chiang Mai on Thai Airways 3. Chiang Mai - BKK S'bhumi on Thai Airways 4. BKK S'bhumi - SIN on Singapore Airlines Note that these are all Star Alliance flights. Questions: 1. For each way, do I need to exit immigration and re-check-in at BKK S'Bhumi? 2. If yes to the first question - how long would it take? Thanks very much!
Hi, with separate PNR, usually you have to clear immigration and recheck-in. Sometimes you may be able to get your baggage checked-through with partner/ same airlines, but you have to check with the counter first. For international to domestic transfer probably take 2-3 hours, it is just an estimation.
@@theresearchfiles I have a situation here. SING > BKK (arrive 2PM) BKK > VTE (depart 6PM -- Thai Airways Intl) These flights are booked separately. In this case it is international to international transfer, even though domestic airline (Thai Airways Intl) going to Laos. 1) When arriving in BKK, I go pick up luggage/baggage claim, then must stop at immigration to check-in. Would I then have to exit the terminal and come back to recheck in to go to VTE Laos? 2) Or when I arrive BKK, after immigration check-in; can I go directly (without leaving terminal) to Thai Airways departure gate, without having to check-out of Thailand? Hope this makes sense. Thank you!
@@Unplugged704 Hi, 1) after picking up your baggage, you will have to clear customs and exit the arrival area. Proceed to 'Departures' to check in. 2) after immigration, it's baggage reclaim, then go to Departures at a different level. if the first and the connecting flights are at the same terminal, you don't have to leave the terminal, just proceed to another level.
@@theresearchfiles Suppose I buy connecting flight (SING>BKK>LAOS). When arriving at S'bumi, would we have to clear customs or no? Since we are not staying in Thailand, does not make sense to check in/clear customs.
Hi. Im flying international and have a connecting flight from suvarnabhumi airport with 2 different airlines. Is 1 hour enough to catch my next flight. 1st time traveling via bangkok here.
Hi , I am flying International to International and having a connecting flight from suvarnabhumi airport only 1 hour layover . Is it enough time to catch international flight from here I am travelling first time Internationally through connecting flight .
I'm planning to travel from Vientiane Laos to Dubai at different airlines. Vientiane to Bangkok Lao Airlines Bangkok to Dubai via Qatar airline with no check in luggage. Do I still need to pass immigration again or online check in would be enough?
I have thai airline flight from islamabad to bangkok and then 1 hour layover then bangkok to perth on the same airline. Is 1 hour enough for changing plane?
Hi, i have a connecting flight from Melbourne to bangkok to kathmandu with thai airlines. The flights are included in the same ticket. However, the layover time at bangkok is only 1hr15 mins will that be sufficient for me to go through security and catch my second plane?
Hi, usually with a single pnr, the baggage will be checked through to the final destination and you don't have to go through immigration, the airline will make sure you have enough time to transit
Omg I’m going to Nepal too! On the same flight as you as soon as I book the ticket! Wow, I came here to learn my way through the transit as I’m a first time flyer.
Hi, I am travelling from Phuket to Bangkok (Bangkok Airways), and have a layover of 1hr 45 mins to go from BKK to Dubai. Will I have to self-transfer or bangkok airways transfers baggage to emirates airlines? Thanks so much
If the flights are under the same ticket/ PNR, the partner airlines will make sure the baggage is checked through to the next flight. However it's better to confirm with the airline first.
Hi, I'll be travelling from islamabad to bangkok on Thai airways and then leave for vancouver on a Air canada flight.I've got just one ticket and booking reference so do i need to recheck bags because I'll be changing airlines? Secondly, i couldn't find a Air canada transfer desk in the description that you've provided. Can you please explain.
Hi, it is possible that Thai airways and Air Canada code share, and your bags will be checked through, however you have to check with the airline first. Regarding the transfer desk for Air Canada, you can enquire at the information desk or any of the Transfer desks.
hi, if I come to Chiang Mai with a connection flight (overseas to Bangkok, then from Bangkok fly to Chiang Mai), should I go to the Suvarnabhumi airport transfer area for the immigration check and then take out my luggage for the domestic boarding(to Chiang Mai)?
www.therfiles.com/how-to-transit-at-bangkok-suvarnabhumi-airport-connecting-flight-transfer-thailand/ If you book your flights on one ticket, participating or partner carriers: Your luggage will be checked through, eliminating the need for you to retrieve them. Go through Immigration at the Domestic Transfer Inspection Area Proceed to the boarding gate of your connecting flight. If you book your flights on separate tickets: Go through Immigration, baggage collection and Customs. Check in and board your domestic flight on the 4th floor: Departures. After Immigration, baggage collection and Customs Please proceed to the boarding gate counter of domestic flights on the 4th floor.
Regarding a connection international to domestic flight with two different bookings and only hand luggage. Is a check-in possibility in the transfer area with Air Asia if online check failed? Should I pass Immigration entering BKK before the flight to Phuket? How much time should I plan for this transfer between both flights? Thank you in advance!
Hi, yes there is a facility at the Transfer area to pass immigration for flights with a single booking. I am not sure about your case as you only have hand luggage but two different bookings. It's hard to be sure about the time, allocate about 1 hour for immigration.
@@theresearchfiles Great Information, How about International with Thai to Domestic with Vietjet on 2 different tickets but already checked in On-Line? only hand luggage.
@@joakimgorsberg6015 Hi, could you please provide an update on how you dealt with two PNR but only hand luggage? I have the same doubt and I am travelling next week.
Please answer me if you know.. I have an international flight from Mumbai to Hanoi via Bangkok Airport. Is there a Vietnam Airlines office in the transit hall? I only have a two hour wait. Note that the airlines are different
Hello i have a connecting flight from malaysia to Bangkok then bangkok to delhi..i have only one hour in between??could you please suggest how can i make it?
Hi, if your flights are on a single PNR, the airline will ensure that you are able to transit to your connecting flight and usually you don't have to go through immigration to get your luggage.
Hi, I'm planning to travel to Taipei and my connecting flight is in Bangkok from Muscat. I have do to self-transfer going to Taipei. Is is hard to do self-tranfer?
i have a flight to from Guangzhou to Bangkok and will reach at 15:45 pm and next flight is from Bangkok to Islamabad at 17:00 pm, just 75 minutes, i booked a same ticket for both airlines, will this time be enough ?
Usually with the same ticket/ PNR, the airline will make sure that you have enough time to transfer to your connecting flight. I would say, without having to clear immigration, 75 min will be enough.
This is very helpful! Btw, if intl to intl transfer takes about 1.5hrs, how about intl to domestic? Flying to Chiang Rai via BKK with Thai Airways (both flights) but with only 1hr 15mins time difference between ETA in BKK and ETD for CEI. I'm sooo worried i need to rush in case of delays in my initial flight. 😩
Usually it will take longer to transfer international flight. However if your flights are booked under a single pnr the airline will make sure you have enough time to transfer.
@@theresearchfiles That's comforting. I forgot to mention I am flying with my 72yo mom who uses a cane to help her walk. She's actually my concern. Would it help make transit faster and easier for us if we request for wheelchair assistance. Atleast someone will help us show the right and fast way to the transit area and boarding gate for our onward flight. What do you think?
I have a single PNR from Muscat to Bangkok. However Bangkok to Osaka another PNR. I am travelling from Oman to Osaka through Thai Airways. [3 hours Stay at Airport] NOTE: Oman Airways sharing code with Thai Airways Do I need transit visa or what .. please advise
Hi, I am not so sure about your situation (it depends on the arrangement between Oman and Thai), you can refer to online forum and read about others' experiences. www.reddit.com/r/india/comments/zpkf62/has_anyone_travelled_via_transit_at_bangkok_to/
hii,,,,,,,i transited i suvarnbumi to continue my journey using kuwait airlines with different planes,what`s the process?Do i have to go to a transfer flight or to connecting flight?thanks
Hi, if the flights are on different booking, you have to pass immigration, collect your luggage, check-in to your connecting flight, go through immigration again.
Hi, for International to a Domestic flight Transfer, If you book your flights on one ticket, participating or partner carriers: -Your luggage will be checked through, eliminating the need for you to retrieve them. -Go through Immigration at the Domestic Transfer Inspection Area. -Proceed to the boarding gate of your connecting flight. If you book your flights on separate tickets: -Go through Immigration, baggage collection and Customs. -Check in and board your domestic flight on the 4th floor: Departures. -After Immigration, baggage collection and Customs -Please proceed to the boarding gate counter of domestic flights on the 4th floor.
@@anisahhoolash4168 usually with same PNR, you don’t have to pass immigration and collect your baggage. After exiting the aircraft, follow the sign to Connecting flight ( if you already got your boarding pass), go through security check and proceed to board your flight
I am traveling from melbourn to pakistan. I have a layover of 23 hrs in bankon airport. Can you please guide me about how will i get the transit visa , what’s the cost and do i have ti apply on the airport for the visa to exit airport
Hy, do we have to go to transfer desk if we already have boarding pass of next connecting flight on same airline. Or do we just directly go to security check in and then the gate. We have 1 hour layover so it is confusing..
Hi I will be travelling to sydney from bangladesh and my transit is at this bangkok airport. Do I need to go to transfer desk or do I just go from 2nd floor arrival to 4th floor(departure floor) and go infront of the gate written on the boarding pass? Thanks!
@@byrongo5733 Hi, no immigration for domestic arrival. After getting your luggage, check in, immigration, boarding. there may be enough time but it's hard to be sure.
Hello,i am Indian national,I have a thai airway’s connecting flight .i have flight from New Delhi to bangkong and then from bangkong to beijing on same day.I have 3 hours layover.As I have layover less than 12 hours plus my flight is booked on same ticket.so I need any transit visa there.
Hi, usually with the same airline/ ticket number, and you don't have to collect your luggage, you can transfer airside and don't have to pass immigration, therefore visa is not required.
hello i am flying international to international with two different tickets and airlines, i have a 7 hour connection flying business class on both airlines(Oman Air and Thai Airways). Is the layover enough time to issue the second ticket ?
Hi, if you have already bought the ticket, 7 hours is enough for you to get your boarding pass and transfer to your connecting flight. If you haven't bought the ticket yet, it depends on the airline, if the ticket can be issued.
Hi, you can follow the connection flight sign to go through security check before you can access the boarding gate, if you already have the boarding pass.
you need a visa if your passport requires it to enter Thailand, if you need to go through the immigration. You may need a transit visa if you stay in the transit area more than 12 hours. www.thaievisa.go.th/visa/transit-visa
Hi, visa is not required for filipino passport holders to enter Thailand. image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/zE6021nSnu/%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3/VOA.pdf
Great Information, How about International with Thai to Domestic with Vietjet on 2 different tickets but already checked in On-Line? only hand luggage
Hello I am coming to Bangkok at the end of year, I am flying from Singapore on scoot and have a connecting flight to Phuket in suvarnabhumi on vietjet, will everything be ok ? Becuase I need to know asap on international flight to domestic flight
You can check the flight monitor or ground staff to find out about the connecting flight gate number.
omg thank you so much
so many many videos on youtube and yours the best
You're welcome!
Hello, thanks so much for the video. We have an international to international transfer on two separate tickets/airlines (arriving on DrukAir from Bhutan and departing on Thai Airways to Japan). If we’re not checking any luggage (only hand carry), do we still need to go through immigration and check-in or can we just use the international transfer desk? Thank you!
Hi, there is no official answer but according to discussion online, you may be able to transit without going through immigration.
travel.stackexchange.com/questions/184966/bkk-transit-on-separate-tickets-without-a-transit-visa
Hi Zach, please let me know how it goes. I am in the same boat and would love to avoid going through immigration.
Hi, I'm gonna fly on monday and i have the same doubt. What did you do? Could you stay in the transit zones and use the International transfer counter? 1:36
Do you have a boarding card for your next flight? If not you may wish to visit TG's transfer desk first to see if they can help you. Besides you won't be able to get passed through security points without a boarding card.
Hi there! Thankyou soo much for this video!! Ive been looking for a video like this! We're flying to Samui via Bangkok, with only 90 minutes between arriving and taking off for Samui. I assumed our luggage would be transferred to our Samui flight, and wondered if our flight from Australia arrived late, are we up for the cost of getting a later flight, even though it wasn't our fault?? You've put my mind at ease, thankyou :D
You're welcome!
3.2 International to a domestic flight Transfer: How much time would i need to do all the stuff (immigration, luggage collection, ....) ? [Oman Air -> Bangkok Airways. German passport.]
Hello ,
I will be traveling to Tokyo.
Kathmandu to Bangkok to Tokyo.
I have same PNR number and both are Thai airways but my transit waiting time is 11hr do I need to apply for the transit visa. I am not planning to go outside. Just wait at the transit area.
I will be helpful if you reply me 😊
Hi, if you are not going outside, you don't need a transit visa to stay airside.
@@theresearchfiles thank you
Hello thanks for the helpful video , I have a domestic flight with Thai airways from Phuket to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi 7am arrival 855am , then international flight with Kuwait airways departure 12:35pm. What’s the steps I need to do and is the time enough ?
I have checked in luggage as well
🙏
Hi if your luggage is not checked through, after arriving at Bangkok airport, you have to collect your luggage, go through immigration before boarding the international flight.
I have a single PNR from Muscat to Bangkok. However Bangkok to Osaka another PNR.
I am travelling from Oman to Osaka through Thai Airways. [3 hours Stay at Airport]
NOTE: Oman Airways sharing code with Thai Airways
Do I need transit visa or what .. please advise
Hello amazing video! But i have question, we flying with Qatar airways with transit in Bangkok 21h and then flying with Bangkok Airways to Krabi. Everything is in ticket. My question is, if you should have pick up our baggages, and we should stay in AirPort or we can also order hotel for such a long transit. Thanks
Hi, with 21h transit time, you can get a hotel or explore Bangkok.
Thank you :)
@@theresearchfilesthis is very helpful, thank you! I am going from Vietnam to London (with a 12hr stopover in Bangkok all on 1 ticket and I'm a British passport holder, will I need to get a visa or anything to leave the airport to stay in a hotel or explore Bangkok?😂😂😂
@@dinosaur-l8w Hi, British passport holders arriving by air or land can enter Thailand for 30 days without a visa (visa exemption).
www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/entry-requirements#:~:text=British%20passport%20holders%20arriving%20by,a%20visa%20before%20you%20travel.
Hi,
Thanks for the infomration.
I have a doubt , My flight is from Kuala Lampur to DMK (Bangkok) and DMK to Lucknow(India)
Layover is only 2 hours. Will it be sufficient
Also, will I be requiring transit visa during the immigration !!
Thanks !
Hi, if your flights are on a single PNR, and you don't have to pass immigration, visa is not required. 2 hours will be sufficient.
If you need to pass immigration and have to get a visa on arrival, then you may not have enough time.
Hi! Your video is realy helpfully! Thanks for do it. Can you help me please? I'm gonna fly on monday from int. to int. flight and i have two different PNR. I only bring carry on luggage. Can I just use the transfer zone or I need to go out and come in again? We only have a 3 hour layover 🙏
Hi, unfortunately there is no clear guideline for your particular case, on the website.
@@theresearchfiles yes I know, i check the website before, i tried to talk with Bangkok Airways and the airport staff but no one answer the question 😞
For anyone to have the same situation. I could do my online check-in (so i had my boarding pass) and go directly to the gate. It was not necessary the immigration step
@@anamoreno4919 thanks for the update, appreciate it
Hi there thank u for good video, really need it. I plan to go to sapporo from jakarta via bangkok-suvarnabhumi with Thai airline. I only have 1 hr 20 min for transit. u share detail web about transit steps, my question is what transit desk I have to go to. I dont know this is my eyes or what. I can't find thai airlines in the list of any transit desk. 🥹 hope u can help Thank u ❤
Hi, Thai Airways code is TG at Transfer Desk West 1, Concourse D G
Hello! Thanks for the helpful video.
We are doing an international to international transit( japan to bangkok to Australia) with an 8 hour layover in bangkok airport.
We have visa exemption.
Can we exit immigration to rest in a hotel nearby? And return for our next flight? Is there enough time normally. Or is there a good transit in the airport?
Hi, There is a transit hotel: Miracle Transit Hotel. You can check out this vid: ruclips.net/video/ooKLIgNghq4/видео.html
There are also nearby hotels (have to clear immigration) like
Prime & Sleep (cheaper) and Novotel (more expensive) right outside the airport.
Due to the immigration and security processes, you might only have 3-4 hours left to sleep.
@@theresearchfiles thank you for the suggestion! Our layover is in the afternoon about 4pm to 12midnight. So was thinking more of a spot that we could comfortably relax in and probably won't be sleeping. 🙂
@@joleneneo9047 Free lounges to rest in between flights. Equipped with reclining leather chairs. Location: Airside, Concourse B and D (west side).
www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/bangkok-suvarnabhumi-airport-guide.htm
Hello and thank you for an excellent video!
I am planning on doing an international to international transfer on separate tickets at BKK later this year. I will have hand luggage only (no checked bags).
1) Can I get my boarding pass for my onward journey issued at the transfer desk? Or do I have to enter Thailand, check in at the check in desks and then proceed through immigration?
2) With no checked luggage, what would be the safest connecting time?
Thank you for any help you can give.
MM
Hi, usually with different tickets you have to go through immigration, but for your case you don't have checked-in luggage, so I am not entirely sure.
You can refer to discussions online (conflicting answers), or call the Thai embassy for more info.
www.google.com/search?q=bangkok+airport+different+pnr+transit+only+hand+luggage
www.reddit.com/r/india/comments/zpkf62/has_anyone_travelled_via_transit_at_bangkok_to/
Hello. I have the same situation. Have you already traveled? what did you solve?
I have not yet travelled
hello, i am having the same situation, have you already traveled? if yes, how was that please ? m getting worry now. :D@@MichaelMcCaffrey-s9w
Have you traveled yet ? how was that pls ?
@@MichaelMcCaffrey-s9w
Thanks for the video. I will be traveling to Kenya. (TPE-BKK-NBO) BR205-KQ887
Can you check out for me if the procedure below is correct? Thank you so much!🙏🙏
Arrive BKK(2F) > Transfer desk to get boarding pass(2F west desk) > Security check(3F) > Boarding gate(4F) ?
If I check in online in advance, can I go the boarding gate directly with e-boarding pass? 🙏🙏
If you flights are booked with single PNR yes.
for KQ -
Transfer Desk West2 (3rd floor counter, West Concourse E-F)
suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/service/airport-guide/detail/74
I am not sure about the e-boarding pass.
Hi thanks for the video, so if international to domestic flight. i don't need to claim my bag right?
Hi, If you book your flights on one PNR, usually your luggage will be checked through, eliminating the need for you to retrieve them.
@@theresearchfiles thank you
Hi there, I have a question. I have SIN - BKK - Chiang Mai return tickets, and I've booked each leg separately:
1. SIN - BKK S'bhumi on Thai Airways
2. BKK S'bhumi - Chiang Mai on Thai Airways
3. Chiang Mai - BKK S'bhumi on Thai Airways
4. BKK S'bhumi - SIN on Singapore Airlines
Note that these are all Star Alliance flights.
Questions:
1. For each way, do I need to exit immigration and re-check-in at BKK S'Bhumi?
2. If yes to the first question - how long would it take?
Thanks very much!
Hi, with separate PNR, usually you have to clear immigration and recheck-in.
Sometimes you may be able to get your baggage checked-through with partner/ same airlines, but you have to check with the counter first.
For international to domestic transfer probably take 2-3 hours, it is just an estimation.
@@theresearchfiles
I have a situation here.
SING > BKK (arrive 2PM)
BKK > VTE (depart 6PM -- Thai Airways Intl)
These flights are booked separately. In this case it is international to international transfer, even though domestic airline (Thai Airways Intl) going to Laos.
1) When arriving in BKK, I go pick up luggage/baggage claim, then must stop at immigration to check-in. Would I then have to exit the terminal and come back to recheck in to go to VTE Laos?
2) Or when I arrive BKK, after immigration check-in; can I go directly (without leaving terminal) to Thai Airways departure gate, without having to check-out of Thailand?
Hope this makes sense.
Thank you!
@@Unplugged704 Hi, 1) after picking up your baggage, you will have to clear customs and exit the arrival area. Proceed to 'Departures' to check in.
2) after immigration, it's baggage reclaim, then go to Departures at a different level. if the first and the connecting flights are at the same terminal, you don't have to leave the terminal, just proceed to another level.
@@theresearchfiles
Thank you so much.
On #2- it would just be normal departure procedures for international flight, correct?
@@theresearchfiles
Suppose I buy connecting flight (SING>BKK>LAOS). When arriving at S'bumi, would we have to clear customs or no? Since we are not staying in Thailand, does not make sense to check in/clear customs.
Hi. Im flying international and have a connecting flight from suvarnabhumi airport with 2 different airlines. Is 1 hour enough to catch my next flight. 1st time traveling via bangkok here.
Hi, I don't think you have enough time if you need to go through immigration and collect your baggage
Hi , I am flying International to International and having a connecting flight from suvarnabhumi airport only 1 hour layover . Is it enough time to catch international flight from here I am travelling first time Internationally through connecting flight .
Hi, if your flights are booked under a single PNR and don't have to go through immigration, yes that's enough.
I'm planning to travel from Vientiane Laos to Dubai at different airlines.
Vientiane to Bangkok Lao Airlines
Bangkok to Dubai via Qatar airline with no check in luggage. Do I still need to pass immigration again or online check in would be enough?
I have thai airline flight from islamabad to bangkok and then 1 hour layover then bangkok to perth on the same airline. Is 1 hour enough for changing plane?
Hi, if the flights are on a single PNR, usually the airline to make sure you are able to transit to your connecting flight, 1 hour will be enough.
Hi, i have a connecting flight from Melbourne to bangkok to kathmandu with thai airlines. The flights are included in the same ticket. However, the layover time at bangkok is only 1hr15 mins will that be sufficient for me to go through security and catch my second plane?
Hi, usually with a single pnr, the baggage will be checked through to the final destination and you don't have to go through immigration, the airline will make sure you have enough time to transit
Omg I’m going to Nepal too! On the same flight as you as soon as I book the ticket! Wow, I came here to learn my way through the transit as I’m a first time flyer.
Hi, I am travelling from Phuket to Bangkok (Bangkok Airways), and have a layover of 1hr 45 mins to go from BKK to Dubai. Will I have to self-transfer or bangkok airways transfers baggage to emirates airlines? Thanks so much
If the flights are under the same ticket/ PNR, the partner airlines will make sure the baggage is checked through to the next flight.
However it's better to confirm with the airline first.
Hi, I'll be travelling from islamabad to bangkok on Thai airways and then leave for vancouver on a Air canada flight.I've got just one ticket and booking reference so do i need to recheck bags because I'll be changing airlines? Secondly, i couldn't find a Air canada transfer desk in the description that you've provided. Can you please explain.
Hi, it is possible that Thai airways and Air Canada code share, and your bags will be checked through, however you have to check with the airline first.
Regarding the transfer desk for Air Canada, you can enquire at the information desk or any of the Transfer desks.
hi, if I come to Chiang Mai with a connection flight (overseas to Bangkok, then from Bangkok fly to Chiang Mai), should I go to the Suvarnabhumi airport transfer area for the immigration check and then take out my luggage for the domestic boarding(to Chiang Mai)?
www.therfiles.com/how-to-transit-at-bangkok-suvarnabhumi-airport-connecting-flight-transfer-thailand/
If you book your flights on one ticket, participating or partner carriers:
Your luggage will be checked through, eliminating the need for you to retrieve them.
Go through Immigration at the Domestic Transfer Inspection Area
Proceed to the boarding gate of your connecting flight.
If you book your flights on separate tickets:
Go through Immigration, baggage collection and Customs.
Check in and board your domestic flight on the 4th floor: Departures.
After Immigration, baggage collection and Customs
Please proceed to the boarding gate counter of domestic flights on the 4th floor.
Regarding a connection international to domestic flight with two different bookings and only hand luggage. Is a check-in possibility in the transfer area with Air Asia if online check failed? Should I pass Immigration entering BKK before the flight to Phuket? How much time should I plan for this transfer between both flights? Thank you in advance!
Hi, yes there is a facility at the Transfer area to pass immigration for flights with a single booking. I am not sure about your case as you only have hand luggage but two different bookings.
It's hard to be sure about the time, allocate about 1 hour for immigration.
@@theresearchfiles Great Information, How about International with Thai to Domestic with Vietjet on 2 different tickets but already checked in On-Line? only hand luggage.
@@joakimgorsberg6015 I am not very sure, the instructions are not very clear
@@joakimgorsberg6015 Hi, could you please provide an update on how you dealt with two PNR but only hand luggage? I have the same doubt and I am travelling next week.
Please answer me if you know.. I have an international flight from Mumbai to Hanoi via Bangkok Airport. Is there a Vietnam Airlines office in the transit hall? I only have a two hour wait. Note that the airlines are different
hi, if your flights are booked on different ticket/ PNR, then you have to clear immigration and check in again
Hello i have a connecting flight from malaysia to Bangkok then bangkok to delhi..i have only one hour in between??could you please suggest how can i make it?
Hi, if your flights are on a single PNR, the airline will ensure that you are able to transit to your connecting flight and usually you don't have to go through immigration to get your luggage.
Hi, I'm planning to travel to Taipei and my connecting flight is in Bangkok from Muscat. I have do to self-transfer going to Taipei. Is is hard to do self-tranfer?
Hi it's not hard, but make sure you have enough time.
i have a flight to from Guangzhou to Bangkok and will reach at 15:45 pm and next flight is from Bangkok to Islamabad at 17:00 pm, just 75 minutes, i booked a same ticket for both airlines, will this time be enough ?
Usually with the same ticket/ PNR, the airline will make sure that you have enough time to transfer to your connecting flight. I would say, without having to clear immigration, 75 min will be enough.
This is very helpful! Btw, if intl to intl transfer takes about 1.5hrs, how about intl to domestic?
Flying to Chiang Rai via BKK with Thai Airways (both flights) but with only 1hr 15mins time difference between ETA in BKK and ETD for CEI. I'm sooo worried i need to rush in case of delays in my initial flight. 😩
Usually it will take longer to transfer international flight. However if your flights are booked under a single pnr the airline will make sure you have enough time to transfer.
@@theresearchfiles I see...they gave only 1hr 15mins and Suvarnabhumi Airport is huge!
@@theresearchfiles That's comforting. I forgot to mention I am flying with my 72yo mom who uses a cane to help her walk. She's actually my concern. Would it help make transit faster and easier for us if we request for wheelchair assistance. Atleast someone will help us show the right and fast way to the transit area and boarding gate for our onward flight. What do you think?
@@elangnevilos That is a good idea
@@elangnevilos so how was the experience 1hr 15mins were enough? , i have the same condition for my flight next month, please guide
I have a single PNR from Muscat to Bangkok. However Bangkok to Osaka another PNR.
I am travelling from Oman to Osaka through Thai Airways. [3 hours Stay at Airport]
NOTE: Oman Airways sharing code with Thai Airways
Do I need transit visa or what .. please advise
Hi, I am not so sure about your situation (it depends on the arrangement between Oman and Thai), you can refer to online forum and read about others' experiences.
www.reddit.com/r/india/comments/zpkf62/has_anyone_travelled_via_transit_at_bangkok_to/
hii,,,,,,,i transited i suvarnbumi to continue my journey using kuwait airlines with different planes,what`s the process?Do i have to go to a transfer flight or to connecting flight?thanks
Hi, if the flights are on different booking, you have to pass immigration, collect your luggage, check-in to your connecting flight, go through immigration again.
does this require transit visa?
Hello, I am flying in from London Heathrow with Thai Airways then connecting from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Is this easy to do?
Hi, for International to a Domestic flight Transfer,
If you book your flights on one ticket, participating or partner carriers:
-Your luggage will be checked through, eliminating the need for you to retrieve them.
-Go through Immigration at the Domestic Transfer Inspection Area.
-Proceed to the boarding gate of your connecting flight.
If you book your flights on separate tickets:
-Go through Immigration, baggage collection and Customs.
-Check in and board your domestic flight on the 4th floor: Departures.
-After Immigration, baggage collection and Customs
-Please proceed to the boarding gate counter of domestic flights on the 4th floor.
more info: www.therfiles.com/how-to-transit-at-bangkok-suvarnabhumi-airport-connecting-flight-transfer-thailand/
Hello , I have a flight to china, connection via Bangkok. 1 ticket booking. Can you guide me pls
@@anisahhoolash4168 usually with same PNR, you don’t have to pass immigration and collect your baggage. After exiting the aircraft, follow the sign to Connecting flight ( if you already got your boarding pass), go through security check and proceed to board your flight
I from jakarta and we will transit in Bangkok, do they ask for vaccine certfied or test certified?
Hi, there are no more Covid-19 requirements to enter Thailand.
I am traveling from melbourn to pakistan. I have a layover of 23 hrs in bankon airport. Can you please guide me about how will i get the transit visa , what’s the cost and do i have ti apply on the airport for the visa to exit airport
Hi you can refer to this: thaiconsulatela.thaiembassy.org/en/page/visa-types-requirments
Hy, do we have to go to transfer desk if we already have boarding pass of next connecting flight on same airline. Or do we just directly go to security check in and then the gate. We have 1 hour layover so it is confusing..
Hi, if you already have your boarding pass for next flight, you don't have to go to the transfer desk and can go straight to security check.
@@theresearchfiles Thats Great, is the check in and security on the second floor?
@@ayeshahafeez9978 Just follow the "Connecting Flight" sign on the Arrival floor
@@theresearchfiles Thankyouu! ❤😊
Hi I will be travelling to sydney from bangladesh and my transit is at this bangkok airport. Do I need to go to transfer desk or do I just go from 2nd floor arrival to 4th floor(departure floor) and go infront of the gate written on the boarding pass? Thanks!
Hi, you have to go through the Transfer counter for security check before you can proceed to the gate.
@@theresearchfilesdoes the transfer counter fall in the way while walking to the gate?
@@rabeyamollika9438 After arrival, look for the Transfer counter, you have to go through security before you arrive at Departures.
Thai Airways TG at Transfer Desk West 1, Concourse D G
Hello for domestic to intl transfers from different airlines(phuket-bangkok-intl), can I still get a ciq sticker to bypass the immigration in bangkok?
Hi, with separate tickets, you still need to collect your luggage in Bangkok, so I am not so sure it's applicable for your situation.
@@theresearchfiles I only have 2 hours between the connecting flights. Do you think that is enough time to clear immigration and get my luggage?
@@byrongo5733 Hi, no immigration for domestic arrival. After getting your luggage, check in, immigration, boarding.
there may be enough time but it's hard to be sure.
Want to know if need visa for transit or not as I have separate booking for international to international flight
Hi, if your flights are on different PNR, you have to pass immigration and visa is required (if your passport requires it)
Hello,i am Indian national,I have a thai airway’s connecting flight .i have flight from New Delhi to bangkong and then from bangkong to beijing on same day.I have 3 hours layover.As I have layover less than 12 hours plus my flight is booked on same ticket.so I need any transit visa there.
Hi, usually with the same airline/ ticket number, and you don't have to collect your luggage, you can transfer airside and don't have to pass immigration, therefore visa is not required.
@@theresearchfiles thank you
Hello…I am planning to travel from Myanmar to Japan…How do I know would I need to reclaim my bag or not?
Hi, if your flights are booked on the same PNR, usually your baggage will be checked-through to the final destination.
hello i am flying international to international with two different tickets and airlines, i have a 7 hour connection flying business class on both airlines(Oman Air and Thai Airways). Is the layover enough time to issue the second ticket ?
Hi, if you have already bought the ticket, 7 hours is enough for you to get your boarding pass and transfer to your connecting flight.
If you haven't bought the ticket yet, it depends on the airline, if the ticket can be issued.
Why to transfer desk ? I will trabsit 2 hrs , dont i have to see my gate number and follow connections ight sign
Hi, you can follow the connection flight sign to go through security check before you can access the boarding gate, if you already have the boarding pass.
@@theresearchfiles yes I will be getting boarding pass before but gate number will not be mentioned soni have to see the gate number
@@theresearchfiles where are those boards telling gate numbers located
@@learning8591 The flight info monitors are available at Departures.
do we need to buy a transit visa for layover flights ?
you need a visa if your passport requires it to enter Thailand, if you need to go through the immigration.
You may need a transit visa if you stay in the transit area more than 12 hours.
www.thaievisa.go.th/visa/transit-visa
Hi...I am filipino passport holder and i have layover in bangkok suvarnabhumi airport. Do i need transit visa for self transfer collecting my luggage?
Hi, visa is not required for filipino passport holders to enter Thailand.
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Hi, I have a question is 1hour enough for transfer?
Hi, if the flights are booked under a single PNR/ ticket, yes.
Can i get transit visa at airport while transferring from one airport to another
Hi, you can refer to this: www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/visa-on-arrival
Any transit services available at BKK airport? Gate to Gate
I think there're third party transit service provider that you can find by searching online
Thanks for information