Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports remained open on Saturday, 26 September, despite severe flooding across the capital and surrounding areas. Some flights were delayed, and water reached part of a taxiway at Don Mueang, but the Transport Ministry said aircraft could continue taking off and landing.
Road travel to both airports has been disrupted. Thailand’s tourism authority advised passengers to check their flight status and allow extra time. It said the main routes to Suvarnabhumi remained open but recommended avoiding the flooded Lat Krabang area.
Thai Airways has offered passengers affected by the flooding one date change without a change fee for tickets departing Bangkok between Saturday, 26 September, and Tuesday, 29 September. The new flight must follow the same route and travel class, and the journey must be completed by Tuesday, according to the airline’s stated conditions. Passengers whose flight is cancelled may request a full refund.
Thailand’s Transport Ministry has set up an emergency centre to coordinate road, rail, water and air transport responses as heavy rain continues. For air travellers, the immediate difficulty may be reaching the airport even when their flight remains scheduled.
Sources: nationthailand.com, THAILAND.GO.TH
This post was published on 26 September 2026 20:53
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