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Bangkok Floods 2026: Airport Status, Flight Updates and Airline Change Policies

Last updated: Oct 1, 2026

Bangkok’s two airports, Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK), are open and flights are running, but Thai Airways has canceled flights from 29 September, lists more cancellations through 3 October and is still clearing a baggage backlog at Suvarnabhumi.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said on 29 September that travel conditions in Bangkok have improved. The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts scattered to fairly widespread thundershowers, with isolated heavy rain, in Bangkok on 5 and 6 October. Several airlines offer free changes, though some cover only flights from 26 to 28 September.

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Airport status today
Getting to the airports
Check your airline
What this means for your flight
Common questions
Sources

Checked 1 October 2026. Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang are open and flights are operating, and TAT said on 29 September that travel conditions have improved. The disruption is now mainly at Suvarnabhumi, where Thai Airways has canceled flights through 3 October and is still returning delayed bags. Airline terms are as reported, so confirm with your airline before you change a ticket.

Airport status today

SuvarnabhumiBKK

Open, Thai Airways disruptedFlightsOperating. Thai Airways has canceled flights on 29 and 30 September because flooding left it short of ground staff, and its notice lists more on 1, 2 and 3 October. It aims to return to a normal schedule within a week, Nation Thailand reports.Checked bagsBacklog not yet cleared. Thai Airways passengers who arrived between 26 and 29 September can track their bag at baggage.airportthai.co.th and collect it at the Thai Airways Delayed pick-up area, 2nd Floor, Exit 1, with their passport, boarding pass and baggage tag, Airports of Thailand says. The transport minister has set 2 October as the target to clear the backlog, Nation Thailand reports.Getting thereTake the Airport Rail Link, which is operating, or drive via Motorway No. 7. TAT’s 29 September update lists no road warnings.

Canceled Thai Airways flights

Thai Airways lists cancellations through 3 October. On 1 October they include Paris, Brussels, Milan, Stockholm, Frankfurt, Singapore, New Delhi, Mumbai and Hanoi, plus Phuket, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Ubon Ratchathani, Chiang Rai and Hat Yai. On 2 October: Copenhagen, Taipei, Singapore, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani and Ubon Ratchathani. On 3 October: Amsterdam. Some other flights have been moved to early-morning departures, and Bangkok to Seoul flights resume on 2 and 3 October. Cancellations on 29 and 30 September covered more than 30 flights, including London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Sydney and Singapore.
Call THAI on +66 2 356 1111 (24 hours) to rebook or ask for a refund.

Live Suvarnabhumi departures

Don MueangDMK

Open, flights operatingFlightsOperating. Part of the southern taxiway flooded on 26 September without affecting flights.TaxisTAT’s 29 September update does not mention taxis, so check on arrival.Getting thereTake the SRT Red Line, which is operating, or drive via the Don Muang Tollway. Airport buses A1 to A4 may still be delayed.Live Don Mueang departures

Getting to the airports right now

Check before you go

Lat Krabang road to Suvarnabhumi

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) earlier advised avoiding this route because of waterlogging. Its 29 September update lists no road warnings, so check local traffic before you drive. CGTN reported on 30 September that housing estates in Lat Krabang were still flooded and cut off.

Metered taxis at Don Mueang

TAT earlier reported metered taxis at Don Mueang suspended, with pick-up and drop-off moved to the Service Hall. Its latest update does not mention taxis, so check on arrival, or use the Red Line or the airport buses.

State Railway Eastern Line

Suspended in an earlier TAT update. TAT’s 29 September update says rail services are operating across most routes but does not mention this line. The Northern Line has reopened and the Northeastern and Southern lines are running. Check ttsview.railway.co.th or call 1690 before you travel by train.

Allow extra time

Driving to Suvarnabhumi

Motorway No. 7 and the Burapha Withi Expressway avoid the Lat Krabang road. TAT earlier advised allowing 3 hours for international flights and 2 for domestic, so leave extra time.

Driving to Don Mueang

Take the Don Muang Tollway, which runs direct to the terminal. Roads around the airport had localized flooding earlier, and BMTA airport buses A1 to A4 may be delayed.

Collecting checked bags at Suvarnabhumi

Flooding kept some Thai Airways ground staff away, so about 10,000 bags piled up between 26 and 28 September. Troops have helped on site since 26 September and 100 more Royal Thai Air Force personnel joined on 30 September, with about 8,000 bags left to clear, Nation Thailand reports. Domestic passengers can also have bags delivered home through a Thailand Post service point at the terminal. Thai Airways passengers who arrived between 26 and 29 September can track their bag at baggage.airportthai.co.th and collect it at the Thai Airways Delayed pick-up area, 2nd Floor, Exit 1, with their passport, boarding pass and baggage tag, Airports of Thailand says. Parking is free while you collect, on Suvarnabhumi 7 Road, Level 1, in front of the terminal, according to Airports of Thailand. Thai Airways baggage lines: 0-2134-5373-74 (domestic) and 0-2134-5466-68 (international).

Running normally

Airport Rail Link to Suvarnabhumiby rail

Operating, according to TAT, and it avoids the flooded roads entirely.Bangkok airport transfer guide

SRT Red Line to Don Mueangby rail

Operating in TAT’s 29 September update, so it is a practical way to reach Don Mueang.

BTS Skytrain and MRTby rail

Running, and TAT suggests them to beat road congestion. TAT’s 29 September update lists the BTS Skytrain and MRT as operating. Streets around stations may still be flooded.

Now check your airline

Seven airlines have published a Bangkok flood change policy. Two covered only flights up to 28 September, so check your flight date first.

Thai AirwaysTG · Bangkok SuvarnabhumiChange window open to 11 OctFlood change policyOn tickets issued by 26 September: one free date change for flights to or from Suvarnabhumi between 26 September and 11 October 2026, same route and fare class, with travel completed by 11 October. Upgrades are allowed if you pay the fare difference. Flights Thai Airways cancels get a full refund.Canceled flightsFlights on 29 and 30 September were canceled, including to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi, Frankfurt, Munich and Brussels, and more are listed through 3 October. Destinations are summarized in the Suvarnabhumi card above.What to doChange through Thai Airways’ website or app, call its contact center on +66 2 356 1111 or email [email protected]. If your bag did not arrive, track it at baggage.airportthai.co.th or call Thai Airways.The 11 October terms were reported on 28 September by several news outlets, but we could not find them on Thai Airways’ own website, so confirm before you rebook.See Thai Airways flights on Wego

Thai AirAsia and Thai AirAsia XFD, XJ · Don Mueang and SuvarnabhumiCovers flights 26 to 30 SepFlood change policyFor flights on 26 to 30 September (first announced for 26 to 28 September): one free change on the same route to a date within 7 days of your original flight, subject to seats. Or keep the full value in an AirAsia Credit Account, usable within two years.What to doCheck the options in your booking before changing. The reported terms do not say the fare difference is waived, so check the new price before you confirm.First reported by Nation Thailand on 26 September. Time Out Bangkok reported the extension to 30 September on 28 September. We did not find either on AirAsia’s own newsroom.See Thai AirAsia flights on Wego

Nok AirDD · Don MueangCovered flights 26 to 28 SepFlood change policyFor passengers travelling to or from Don Mueang on 26 to 28 September, or who missed a flight there because of flooding: one change to a date within 30 days of the original, with the change fee and fare difference both waived. Or take a voucher for 100% of the ticket value, valid for 30 days.What to doCall Nok Air on 1318, use its online channels, or go to a ticket office at the airport.First reported by Nation Thailand on 26 September as 26 September only. Time Out Bangkok gives 26 to 28 September on 28 September. We could not check Nok Air’s own site, so confirm your dates with the airline.See Nok Air flights on Wego

Thai Lion AirSL · Don MueangCovered flights 26 to 28 SepFlood change policyFor domestic and international flights on 26 to 28 September: one free rebooking to a date within 30 days, or keep the ticket value as a 30-day credit. The change fee is waived, but a fare difference may apply if you move to a public holiday or long holiday period.What to doPick a date outside holiday periods to keep the change free.Reported by Nation Thailand on 26 September. We did not find it on Thai Lion Air’s own site.See Thai Lion Air flights on Wego

Thai VietjetVZ · Bangkok SuvarnabhumiCovers flights 26 to 30 SepFlood change policyFor Suvarnabhumi arrivals and departures on 26 to 30 September: one free change on the same route to a date within 7 calendar days, subject to seats. Or keep the full value as a Credit Shell, valid for 180 days.What to doCall Thai Vietjet on 02-089-1909, message Line @Thaivietjet, or use live chat at th.vietjetair.com, and make the change inside the 7-day window.Extended from 26 to 28 September, as reported on 28 September. We could not check Thai Vietjet’s own site.See Thai Vietjet flights on Wego

Cathay PacificCX · Bangkok SuvarnabhumiChange window open to 30 NovFlood change policyCathay has published a special ticketing guideline for severe flooding in Bangkok. On tickets issued on or before 26 September 2026 by Cathay Pacific (ticket numbers starting 160), for travel to or from Bangkok, you can pick new travel dates on or before 30 November 2026, subject to seat availability.What to doRead the guideline before you rebook to confirm your original flight date qualifies.We could not load the full guideline, only its summary, so the qualifying travel dates are not confirmed here.See Cathay Pacific flights on Wego

Bangkok AirwaysPG · Bangkok SuvarnabhumiChange window open to 10 OctFlood change policyOne date change without a change fee, keeping your original route, with the new travel completed by 10 October. Reports differ on the dates covered: The Thaiger says flights between 26 and 29 September, and Time Out Bangkok says 25 to 30 September. Time Out also reports a Travel Voucher valid for one year as an alternative to a change.What to doContact Bangkok Airways directly on 1771 or 02 270 6699 to make the change, and confirm your original flight qualifies.Reported by The Thaiger and Time Out Bangkok on 28 September. We could not find the measure on Bangkok Airways’ own website.See Bangkok Airways flights on Wego

Flying with another airline?Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, flydubai, IndiGo, Air India, Singapore AirlinesNo flood policy foundFlood change policyNo Bangkok flood change policy found from these airlines as of 1 October 2026.What to doNormal fare rules apply, so check your change fee before you cancel. If your airline cancels your flight, ask for the rebooking or refund options on your booking.

What This Means for Your Flight

Both airports are open and flights are running, after nearly 300mm of rain led Bangkok to declare all 50 districts a disaster zone. The UK Foreign Office does not advise against travel to Bangkok, but its 28 September update warns that road closures and flooding in low-lying areas are possible. Check live departures for Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang.

What’s happening	What to do
Travel: TAT said on 29 Sep that conditions have improved	Take the Airport Rail Link or Red Line if you can, and allow extra time.
Thai Airways flights: canceled from 29 Sep to 3 Oct	Check the cancellations in the airport status box above, then call THAI on +66 2 356 1111.
Bags at Suvarnabhumi: delayed bags still being returned	Track your bag at baggage.airportthai.co.th and collect it at the Thai Airways Delayed pick-up area, 2nd Floor, Exit 1.
Weather: isolated to scattered thundershowers forecast from 30 Sep to 4 Oct, then scattered to fairly widespread thundershowers with isolated heavy rain on 5 and 6 Oct	Check your flight on the day, not the night before. See how Thailand’s monsoon season works.
Chao Phraya River: the government has asked riverside communities to prepare after dam releases rose on 30 Sep, though the Royal Irrigation Department says communities inside flood barriers should not be affected	If you are staying by the river or in a low-lying area, follow local notices. Call the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration on 1555 for flood help.
Your ticket: 7 airlines offer free changes, 2 only for flights on 26 to 28 Sep	Find your airline in the panel above.
Other airlines: no flood policy	Normal fare rules apply, so check the change fee before canceling.

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Common Questions

Is Suvarnabhumi Airport open?

Yes. Suvarnabhumi is open and flights are operating. Thai Airways has canceled flights from 29 September and lists more cancellations through 3 October because of a ground-staff shortage, and its passengers have faced long waits for checked bags. Our Suvarnabhumi Airport guide covers the terminal basics.

Is Don Mueang Airport open?

Yes. Part of its southern taxiway flooded on 26 September without affecting operations. An earlier TAT update said metered taxis there were temporarily suspended, so check on arrival, or use the Don Muang Tollway, the SRT Red Line or the A1 to A4 airport buses.

Has Thai Airways canceled flights because of the floods?

Yes. Thai Airways canceled several flights on 29 and 30 September, including to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi, Frankfurt, Munich and Brussels, after flooding left it short of ground staff. Its own notice lists more cancellations on 1, 2 and 3 October, and it aims to return to a normal schedule within a week, Nation Thailand reports. It says it will fully refund flights it cancels. Call +66 2 356 1111 to rebook or claim a refund.

Can I get a refund on my Bangkok flight?

Thai Airways says it will fully refund flights it cancels. The other flood policies offer a free date change or travel credit rather than cash back. Every other airline applies its normal fare rules, so check yours before canceling.

My bag did not arrive at Suvarnabhumi. What should I do?

If you flew Thai Airways into Suvarnabhumi between 26 and 29 September, track your bag at baggage.airportthai.co.th, Airports of Thailand says. Collect it at the Thai Airways Delayed pick-up area, 2nd Floor, Exit 1, with your passport, boarding pass and baggage tag. Parking is free while you collect. Domestic passengers can also have bags delivered home through a Thailand Post service point at the terminal, Nation Thailand reports. Call Thai Airways on 0-2134-5373-74 (domestic) or 0-2134-5466-68 (international).

How early should I get to Suvarnabhumi?

An earlier TAT update advised allowing 3 hours for international flights and 2 hours for domestic ones, and avoiding the Lat Krabang route. Its 29 September update says conditions have improved. Motorway No. 7, the Burapha Withi Expressway and the Airport Rail Link all avoid Lat Krabang.

I am in Bangkok and my trip is disrupted. Who can help?

Call the TAT Contact Centre on 1672 or the Tourist Police on 1155. For train updates, call the State Railway on 1690, for weather warnings, the Thai Meteorological Department on 1182, and for flood help in Bangkok, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration on 1555.

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