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Bangkok

Don Mueang International Airport

VTBD
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9ft
Elevation
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About Don Mueang International Airport

Bangkok Don Mueang faces same tropical weather as Suvarnabhumi. Monsoon brings heavy rain May-October.

Is Bangkok Don Mueang Airport turbulent?

Don Mueang, Bangkok's older airport, faces identical monsoon weather as Suvarnabhumi. The infamous 2024 Singapore Airlines turbulence incident occurred over nearby Myanmar during monsoon season. Both Bangkok airports experience daily afternoon thunderstorms during wet season (May-October) with similar delay patterns.

  • Faces same monsoon weather as Suvarnabhumi
  • Primarily serves low-cost carriers
  • Daily afternoon thunderstorms during wet season
How does Don Mueang compare to Suvarnabhumi?

Both airports experience identical weather since they're in the same metropolitan area. Don Mueang handles primarily low-cost carrier traffic while Suvarnabhumi serves major international airlines. Weather delays typically affect both airports simultaneously during monsoon storms.

When is the best time to fly from Don Mueang?

November through February offers the driest conditions. Monsoon season (May-October) brings daily afternoon storms. Early morning flights avoid peak thunderstorm activity. The weather patterns mirror Suvarnabhumi exactly.

Is turbulence at Bangkok dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Bangkok?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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airbus a320-216
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airbus a330-343
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SL SL948
11:50
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ID ID523
11:50
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FD FD496 +1
11:55
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AK AK182 +1
11:55
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airbus a320-216
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FD FD660 +1
12:00
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AK AK3201
airbus a321-251nx
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DD DD554
12:10
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SL SL258
boeing 737-8gp
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8M385
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AK AK286 +1
airbus a320-216
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FD FD1040
12:15
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SL SL964
12:20
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SL SL710
12:25
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SL SL756 +2
12:25
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SL SL736
12:25
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FD FD3358 +1
12:30
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FD FD3433
12:35
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SL SL538
12:35
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DD DD544 +1
boeing 737-88l
12:45
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FD FD572
12:45
Local
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AK AK3558
airbus a320-216
12:45
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AK AK3315 +1
12:50
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FD FD9031
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FD FD3252
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DD DD592
12:55
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DD DD504
boeing 737-8al
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airbus a320-216
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AK AK1040
airbus a320-216
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Local
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AK AK1030 +1
13:05
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FD FD3091 +1
13:10
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AK AK3146 +1
airbus a320-216
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SL SL512 +2
13:15
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AK AK3231 +1
airbus a320-216
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AK AK3514 +2
airbus a320-216
13:20
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2Y387
13:20
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SL SL810
boeing 737-8gp
13:20
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SL SL786
13:20
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8M361
13:25
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AK AK3203 +1
13:25
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PG PG453
13:25
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DD DD364 +1
13:30
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AK AK3108 +1
airbus a320-216
13:30
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SL SL7328
13:30
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ID ID531
boeing 737-8u3
13:35
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13:35
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SL SL960
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SL SL244
13:40
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FD FD654
13:40
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FD FD3146
13:40
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AK AK321
airbus a320-214