Chatuchak: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Chatuchak is a city of 160,906 people in Thailand (Bangkok), 11 m (36 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
Daylight in Chatuchak runs from about 11 h 21 min a day in late December to 12 h 59 min in late June (computed for 13.83° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Chatuchak is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK, 26 km).
Flights to Chatuchak: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Chatuchak · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Bangkok, 10 km
- Samut Prakan, 26 km — car rental · tours
- Mueang Nonthaburi, 6 km
- Chon Buri, 69 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Phra Pradaeng, 19 km — tours
- Bang Khae, 22 km — tours
- Pak Kret, 11 km
- Sai Mai, 14 km
- Si Racha, 83 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Myeik, 262 km (Myanmar)
Common questions
Which airport serves Chatuchak?
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Chatuchak?
About 160,906 people live in Chatuchak (GeoNames).
What time zone is Chatuchak in?
Asia/Bangkok, currently UTC+7.
What currency is used in Chatuchak?
The Baht (THB). Traffic drives on the left.
Which cities are near Chatuchak?
Bangkok (10 km), Samut Prakan (26 km), Mueang Nonthaburi (6 km), Chon Buri (69 km), Phra Pradaeng (19 km).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.