Bangkok: Getting There

Airports Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is a sparkling, spaceship-like airport hailed as the new gateway to Asia, though expect labor pains like exhaustive queuing and long distances to gates. Local flights operate from Don Mueang Airport (DMK).

Airlines The globe’s major carriers – among them Thai Airways, ANA, Northwest, United and EVA Air – get you across the Pacific, though only Thai Airways offers a non-stop flight to New York City’s JFK.

Flight Times The globe’s major carriers – among them Thai Airways, ANA, Northwest, United and EVA Air – get you across the Pacific, though only Thai Airways offers a non-stop flight to New York City’s JFK.