Beating the queues at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
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- Опубліковано 13 лис 2017
- I've had 4 entries into Thailand this year and the previous 3 have been a nightmare at immigration taking over two hours on a couple of occasions to pass through, not good when you're on holiday and especially after a long haul flight.
This time I found a company that offers a VIP fastback service at a very reasonable price.
Link to book the VIP Service.
www.bangkokflightservices.com...
Loved the video and the music was great! My head couldn't stop bouncing to the beat haha
Finally!!!! Thank you so much for the info & the video.....for years I've been trying to find this service ...as you said queuing up immigration is a nightmare when you land in Bangkok .Cheers fella
I’m told at the moment there’s an average 4 hour wait I’m flying out this week and have booked the service again. You’re welcome buddy.👍
Excellent advice. Will certainly use this service from now on . Thanks
Excellent vlog never knew they done this service me and the lads will be using this in November cheers Neil
Thanks for advice, saved a lot on piece of mind getting through airport....
This is excellent info (apart immigration fast track) I carry a injury that hurts when walking especially after a long flight, again thanks
I have been useing them for the past 4 years always a great servise
I never knew about them but knew there must be a quicker way. 👍
Good Stuff!!!! Completely agree. Lines are no way to spend life. Work hard. Earn money. Save. Buy TIME. I can always earn more money. Time is Limited! I'd also recommend the APEC Business Travel Card (depending upon what country you are from and the reasons for travel of course)
Thanks for info I just booked them but for arrival only
Cheers for the heads up, will think about for my next trip
Depends on the time of year if it’s Chinese holidays I’d definitely go for it because they travel in their millions and clog up everywhere.
Tell my mate bartrand snappy that am sorting it ! Good videos pal, keep them up.
Cheers Handzy😂👍
Great idea think ill try it next time
great service. i love it
Just book mine. Nice video.
From their website: Note it does seem to say they have a pre-arranged special immigration channel, but some poster below said they no longer do that. So be careful before booking and paying. The service below is the electric cart and it says 1250 baht.
Premium Pick up Service
► Arrival
BFS Premium Airport Service agent meets our guest at the arrival gate with welcome signboard. With or without electric cart, our agent takes the guest to the immigration via special pre-arranged channel and assists them through the process. At the baggage reclaim area, BFS assists our guest through customs and onward to the arrival curbside and to their ground transportation.
This is called Bangkok flight premium services which you can book on their website. I used this service when I travelled Thailand for the first time. I was so happy and felt comfortable to clear everything so quick. It's very worth it.
Excellent tip! Glad I subscribed to your channel.
Lorenzo, check out the pinned comment they recently stopped the fast track but someone else has pointed out they guide you to another lane. 🙏
Can you verify that there has been a policy change recently and that this only works for business or first class passengers.
This company no long as the contract it's now another company but I don't know the name
Wow, this is terrific! I just got back from Bangkok, but went business class. So I used fast track. This would have been even better, though. Being met at the arrival gate would be nice. Thanks!
Research it James, I believe this company lost the contract but others do it. I'm not sure who though.
NDTVi Pattaya Bangkok Flight Services still do a buggy service or escorted walk to immigration but Priority Immigration is now only available to First or Business class passengers ; this is not a contract matter , it’s rules imposed by the authorities. I find it still worthwhile to avoid the long walk.
it says only 200 baht for additional passenger which is a good deal. 1000 baht for the premium lounge on departure. I could go for that. If I have a long day and travel from Pattaya, it can be a good 10 hours from the time I wake up to the time I get on the plane and a break and a fresh shower would be nice
Very nice I'm happy after watching your video January I'm go and I'm use this service I like it I'm from india in Assam state
Look at the pinned post my friend they have stopped the fast track service although still have the buggy.👍
@@NDTViThailand Ok Thank you brother
i used them on the way out on the 9th Nov but no buggy fancied a walk after the 14 hour flight, the young lady even waited for me to sort my sim card out at Dtac just to make sure there were no problems, i went to book them on the way back but were full so used another company which was 200 baht more but again well worth it. i flew with Gulf Air for the 1st time and for the price £392 very good indeed and when i landed at Heathrow one of the stewardess gave me a fast track ticket which was brilliant of her, but England being England it took longer to go through fast track than to que up in the normal lane !!!!!!!
They’re definitely worth booking especially when it’s busy.
Is it still crowded arriving around 10:45pm to 11:00 pm??? I will be coming from a 16 hrs flight. Im so tired by then..and hoping to catch airport rail link around 12:00
And how much is the sim card? i want to use a data internet service and hows the speed?
I’ve never arrived that late so I don’t know but it is a busy airport, depends on how many flights arrive. As for simcard, which I no longer bother with as everywhere has WiFi, you can get unlimited data for month about $30 / £25 but you have to give all your details like passport etc. Best to get that in Bangkok at one of the many malls. I think True is their most popular.
NDTVi Thanks... Will not have any checked in baggages so we can easily come in and out because im hoping to catch the airport link. But if not then maybe i will get an uber. I hope traffic would be little less around 12 midnight.
My advice then would be to try and get a seat near to the front on the aircraft and then make a dash to immigration. Also, make sure your immigration card is filled out correctly and do it on the aircraft. Part of the problems for the queues is people leaving these until the last minute. Normal taxi rank is upstairs as you come out go back up the escalator and you’ll find taxi rank and make sure they use a meter. 👍
Made the mistake of going February my last trip big mistake chinese new year airport was rammed going and arriving Its also a good idea to stay loyal to one airline I did with Etihad and got to gold membership they give you fast track cards and allow check in with buisness class and access to executive lounges at Abu and BKK airport but thanks for this Nick seems a good service
Paul, check out the pinned post to this video.👍
How long was the wait for the luggage? I spend about 40 minutes at imagination and my luggage still will not be on the carrousel.
Ok...I guess I should be happy all my flights from the US to BKK have arrived at night.(9:30-12:30pm) I've never have to wait two hours or even one hour. The last 8-10 trips normally average 15-20 minutes to go through immigration, get my luggage, and out the exit. Really it seems like the long ass walk just to get to immigration is the longest part of the whole process. I am a gold member on Star alliance, so my luggage comes out first. I think that saves the most time.
Yes many times I’ve got through fast and then had to wait 30 mins for luggage. I think immigration has either got better or less people are coming because since filming this I haven’t had hold ups.
been using this service for years highly recommend the electric cart is only available on arrival not departureI always book lounges in airports too free drink and food in places like Dubai its well worth it as its over a tenner a pint great vlog
I’ve just checked and so it isn’t ah well. Up until a couple years ago I was flying in business but unless bitcoin goes off the scale I can’t justify it anymore. Coach class doesn’t bother me but airports do so this service is perfect for me. £25 for the lounge in Dubai it’s well worth it at £12 a pint. Cheers.👍
yeah I'm going bali chrimbo and coming back business with emirates so looking forward to the on board bar the lounge in Dubai is called the marhaba lounge not a lot of people know about tbf I'm actually staying in the hotel based in the terminal in Dubai for the night flying in and flying out you get the option to upgrade for a fee which includes free food and drink which is well worth it just a case of mooching about,
Yeah I’ve done the Emirates bar on the A380 a couple times. Get in the bar early because it gets too full it only holds about 15 people. It is good though but I ended pissed the first time don’t know how I go into Thailand. 😂 I had my honeymoon in Bali. 👍
NDTVi whats your views on bali? Im going with the wife whats the comparison to Thailand I.e food beer prices heard its quite cheap.
It was 8 years ago and I can’t remember it being cheap but not expensive. Bali was somewhere I always dreamed of going when I was growing up, but I was disappointed.
So, according to the website, they no longer are able to take you through the VIP lane if you don't have Business Class or higher. Is this true?
This company lost the contract there is another company now someone has posted it somewhere.
What a fantastic idea , I have a short fuse and end up getting wound up so this is ideal lol cheers
That’s the same as me because I’m feeling really drained when I arrive. It’s well worth it and if you have both ways you can drink and eat your money’s worth in the lounge on the way out. 👍
NDTVi appreciate your advice , I’ve subscribed and I’ll start watching all your videos
Thanks mate and you’re welcome, anytime. I’m heading back in exactly 3 weeks for a month then I’m coming back to sort my visa and sell me stuff here like car before heading back for good. 👍
NDTVi we are going first time in December down to ao nang krabi etc do a tour of he islands , it took me ages to convince her to go as she hates all the seedy stuff lol also she will only fly Thai or Eva as they look the best
The seedy stuff is certain areas unless you go to those areas, you won’t see them out of Pattaya, even in Bangkok it’s limited to a couple of streets and it’s a huge city, so it’s the same as any other city in the world. It’s a big country and very diverse you won’t see any of it unless you go looking, she’ll love it.
I fly mainly with Emirates they are the best for me plus you get a little be more leg room. I go from Manchester though if from London I’d probably go direct with Eva myself.
My advice is get off the plane and run to imigration. Lol. I may try airport services next time. Daz from Buxton
Nick me and Craig hit that lounge last time!
Thanks for your experience. I have already read about it and im thinking about to book it too for my next holiday in thailand.
What i dont understand is whats the difference between "Arrival Service with or without electric Card"? What does it mean?
Thanks for your comment. They cannot guarantee the electric car but in most cases it is there. If not a representative meets then walks you all the way through to your cases.
They cannot guarantee the electric buggy will be there but it is in most cases they’re just covering their backs.👍
Thanks a lot for your answer!
Best Regards
SkInWarrIoR
basically you have 2 choices you can pay for a service where you are met at the gate as you leave the plane someone waits with your name and escorts you through customs helps with cases and takes you to your pick up point.or you can either pay an extra fee for an escort with the buggy (loads quicker) or you can opt for the same but cheaper option and walk escorted to immigration (lot slower) both exactly the same service but extra with buggy
Easy to avoid the queues. Either marry a Thai or be over the age of 75 and you can go through the Thai channels !
Cut transit time in half by taking handluggage only, then you don't have to wait at the time consuming carrousels🤔😉👍
Yes easy if you have only clothes.
Do you give tip to lady as well? I not sure of etiquette here.
Yes I did.
@@NDTViThailand thank you for response, I have booked the service for my next trip in October after seeing your video a few weeks ago :)
Sorry if this a silly question, but does the cost include a taxi into bangkok city? or do you need to arrange that on top of?
No it doesn’t but I’m sure you can order a taxi which should be no more than 250B into Bangkok City.
NDTVi thanks mate, and thank you for the great content.
You’re welcome. You’re probably better off just getting your own taxi meter they’re on the 3rd or 4th floor and central Bangkok should cost no more than 250 to 300 Baht. Just be careful of the hawkers touting for taxis and wait in the queue at the taxi rank.👍
NDTVi have you got a Facebook page?
No mate I will be setting one up as well as Instagram. I did have a Facebook account since 2007 but a few months ago I deactivated it but when I signed back in (I’ve done it many times before) it was completely removed. I’ve tried to sign up again but it has rejected my phone number so I’m going to have to do it when I get a new number in Thailand.
Is BFS available for economy flights? And I've read that wearing jeans and sneakers is not allowed when using this service? Is it true?
They've just this past week clamped down and stopped it all I'm being told. Not heard that about trainers and jeans.
BKK has more tourist arrival than it had planned.
The airport expansion is NOT DUE to complete in 2020.
so in the meantime, its 2-4 hours wait
or go visit VietNam or Laos or Cambodia.
My last 3 entries into the kingdom have been fine. I think a lot of the queues were down to staffing levels.
yes same here i was through in 15 mins no suitcase just 2 carry on bags
This is really interesting; do you know if this service is still available?
No it's not available with this company but I'm told another is now doing it.
@@NDTViThailand Thanks; I'll try to find it.
How do we use this service and how much?
They have a website link in description.
I always use BFS . I too hate queing after a long flight. Lucy happens to be the same girl who met me in april and im glad i had a buggy this time as flew in on airbus A380 landed at the furthest walkway .
This is a great service they provide but i think we should keep it a sercret . Imagine if everyone was using it ? Prices would go up or it would cease to operate.
A little too late? I did consider that lol. I told Lucy about the video and she said she wondered why so busy they even had to turn customers away! I didn’t use it this time I just didn’t he around to booking it but I walked through no problem there was no queueing.
NDTVi only once i never used them. Never again i waited over an hour to get thru. And when u see how big some of the lines are. Asked lucy how long it will take them to get thru and she said 2 hours.
I fly out with hand luggage only and when cleared immigration im straight on to the airport rail link into bangkok. From landing to checking in to hotel best time ive done is about 90 minutes.
That’s strange Joe because there’s no point using it if you have business or 1st class as you already have fast track.
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When I’ve done business class I’ve never booked this service it’s just a waste of money. Maybe I just remove the video now or at least edit explaining it’s no longer available. Well thanks for letting me know.
When I got here a couple weeks ago I came through in business class fast track and if I’m honest, it wasn’t so fast track as I had to wait 20 minutes. Maybe it has gotten too busy and slowing things down? They need to sort out the immigration lanes more importantly because the wait can be long which is not good after a long flight.
Bangkok Airport VIP services
First Class Bangkok vip services
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i use First Class Bangkok for the VIP and the car to pattaya nice white s class merc , but yes the VIP in airport is the best deal , the big car is up to you are you wallet lol
Sounds a bit like the Devil’s Den Service.😜
no lol first class service any car right up yo the phantom rolls , that devils den service for sad cases lol
Yeah certainly not for me that’s the last thing I’d want after nearly 24hrs traveling.
same as lol a nice air con car and a coffee at starbucks at the services on the way is all i want ,
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