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Where Bang Phli and Bang Chalong sit relative to the airport
Bang Chalong is a sub-district of Bang Phli in Samut Prakan province, strung along Bangna-Trad Road between roughly kilometre markers 15 and 18, on the western side of Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travellers who need one night near the airport before continuing onward often choose this area because it stays close to the terminal without going all the way into central Bangkok.
Herma Hotel Suvarnabhumi lists its distance from the airport as 18 km. The full address is 30/13 Moo 7, Soi Sukkeaw, Bangna Trad KM-17, Bang Chalong, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan 10540.
Distance only tells half the story. Real travel time is driven by traffic on Bangna-Trad Road far more than by the kilometres themselves. Weekday mornings and evenings are noticeably heavier than midday or late night, so anyone with an early flight should budget more time than the raw distance suggests.
The four ways in
Hotel shuttle
Many hotels around the airport run a shuttle. Some include it in the room rate, some charge separately, and the terms vary a lot. Some run only towards the airport, some collect from it as well, some keep fixed departure times, others require you to book a slot.
The upside is that nothing has to be negotiated on arrival. The risk is turning up with the wrong expectation. Three questions settle it before you book: which direction does it run, how far ahead must it be reserved, and how many passengers fit per trip.
Hotels in this area fall into two camps. Some run a fixed timetable, which means fitting your plans around their departures. Others arrange each trip by appointment around your flight, which is more flexible but has to be booked ahead. Anyone landing at an awkward hour usually does better with the second kind.
The other thing that varies is how the two directions are treated. Many hotels fold the drop-off into the room rate because departure times are predictable, while charging separately for the pickup, since the car has to wait on a flight that may shift. Ask about each direction separately rather than asking whether there is a shuttle at all.
The official airport taxi
Suvarnabhumi runs an official public taxi service. Fares are metered, with a 50 THB airport surcharge added under a Ministry of Transport announcement, and expressway tolls paid separately by the passenger for whichever route is taken.
Two routes reach Bang Chalong: one using the expressway, one staying on Bangna-Trad Road the whole way. When traffic is light, the surface route saves the toll. During peak hours the expressway usually wins once you price in the time lost.
Ride-hailing apps
Ride-hailing works at Suvarnabhumi. The advantage is seeing the fare before you confirm and paying in-app, which matters if you have just landed and have not changed money yet.
Two things to know: the app pickup point is separate from the public taxi rank, and prices move with demand. When several flights land together, fares rise above their usual level.
Your own car or a rental
This suits travellers continuing into Samut Prakan or Chonburi, since Bang Phli already sits on the road east. Check two things with the hotel first: whether parking is available, and how many cars can stay overnight.
Comparing the four
| Option | Fare known before you set off | Advance booking | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel shuttle | Yes, on the hotel's stated terms | Required | Families with young children, heavy luggage |
| Public taxi | No — meter + 50 THB + tolls | Not needed | Arriving at any hour |
| Ride-hailing app | Yes, but surge-dependent | Not needed | No cash on hand yet |
| Own car or rental | Yes | Varies | Continuing out of Bangkok |
Taking the public taxi, step by step
The public taxi service sits in the Passenger Terminal on Floor 1, between Gate 4 and Gate 7, open 24 hours, with both a staffed counter and automatic ticket machines.
Step 1 — Go down to Floor 1
Arriving passengers come out on Floor 2. Head down one level and follow the signs towards Gates 4 to 7.
Step 2 — Take a queue ticket
Use the automatic machine or the counter. The ticket tells you which bay to go to.
Step 3 — Give the destination precisely
Give the hotel name together with the sub-district and district — for example Bang Chalong, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan. Soi names repeat across this area, so having the address written in Thai on your phone helps.
Step 4 — Settle the expressway question before you move
Ask the driver whether the route uses the expressway, and keep cash ready for tolls, since most booths take cash.
A total fare depends on the route, the time of day and how many toll booths you pass, so no single figure is quoted here. Expect the meter reading plus the 50 THB airport surcharge plus whatever tolls are actually paid.
Choosing between them
Travelling with young children
Car seats and luggage decide this one. Ordinary taxis carry no car seat, whereas a pre-booked hotel shuttle lets you state passenger and bag numbers ahead of time. Families with a stroller should confirm vehicle size before booking.
Late arrivals and early departures
If your flight lands after midnight, check two things: that the taxi rank is running, and that your accommodation keeps reception open overnight. A hotel with a closed front desk cannot check you in no matter how you get there.
For an early-morning departure, leave enough margin for Bangna-Trad traffic on the way back.
Travelling on a budget
A room rate that already includes the airport transfer often beats a cheaper room plus a separate fare. Add the room and the travel together before comparing.
Herma Hotel Suvarnabhumi — staying in Bang Chalong, 18 km from the airport
Herma Hotel Suvarnabhumi is a family hotel in Bang Chalong, Bang Phli, 18 km from Suvarnabhumi Airport.
- Airport pickup by appointment around your flight rather than on a fixed timetable, charged at a price agreed case by case
- Drop-off to the airport included free in the 1,190 THB per night room package, king-size or twin
- Standard rates from 1,190 to 1,990 THB per night, with family rooms that keep toys in the room
- Check-in 14:00, check-out 12:00, reception open 24 hours
- Outdoor swimming pool, fitness room, co-working space and a kids play room
To arrange a transfer or ask about the package, give your flight details in advance on +66-86-359-9641 or message LINE @hermahotel
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bang Chalong from Suvarnabhumi Airport?
Herma Hotel Suvarnabhumi lists its distance from the airport as 18 km. The full address is 30/13 Moo 7, Soi Sukkeaw, Bangna Trad KM-17, Bang Chalong, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan 10540. Actual travel time depends far more on traffic on Bangna-Trad Road than on the distance itself.
What does an airport taxi from Suvarnabhumi cost on top of the meter?
Public taxis at Suvarnabhumi run on the meter plus a 50 THB airport surcharge set by the Ministry of Transport. Expressway tolls are paid separately by the passenger, based on the route actually taken.
Where is the public taxi counter at Suvarnabhumi Airport?
It is on Floor 1 of the Passenger Terminal, between Gate 4 and Gate 7. There is a staffed counter and automatic ticket machines, open 24 hours a day.
Can I still reach Bang Chalong if I land after midnight?
Yes. The public taxi service on Floor 1 runs 24 hours. What you should check separately is whether your hotel reception stays open overnight. Herma Hotel Suvarnabhumi keeps reception open 24 hours.
Does Herma Hotel collect from the airport, and what does it cost?
Both directions are available. Each trip is arranged individually by appointment rather than on a fixed timetable, so you give your flight details and preferred time in advance. The pickup from the airport is a paid service with the price agreed case by case. The drop-off to the airport is already included free in the 1,190 THB per night room package. Call +66-86-359-9641 to arrange.