To get to the new airport you've basically got three options: 1) Taxi 350B, 2) Airport Bus 150B, 3) Khao San Road minibuses 120B.

Now if there are two of you the choice would seem to be a simple one - take the taxi! No need to read on!

If you're alone I'd also recommend the taxi but if you are really saving the baht you've got:

1) The Airport Bus - It's comfortable, spacious and relatively hassle-free. Disadvantages are that it doesn't run to a schedule - you've got to stand there and wait, and wait. This does have one advantage however: You might meet other travellers while waiting and get to share a taxi! One other disadvantage of the Airport Bus is that they seem to take the absolute longest, most traffic-jam prone route. You're at serious risk of missing your flight if you take one of these in the day time.

2) The Khao San minibus - Cheaper than the above, they run to a schedule and they'll come to your guesthouse. Great isn't it? Well you're squeezed in like sardines and some of those vehicles look like they're about to break down. You also have to book in advance, reducing your flexibility. One advantage is that they're in tune with the road conditions so they'll avoid the worst of the traffic jams.

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For excellent food at the airport, follow the example of the airline staff. If you make your way out towards the train station on the other side of the main road, you should see some street stalls tucked in by the road. Here you can find excellent food and drink at a fraction of airport prices.

And if you ever have a day to kill before an evening flight why not take a short day trip to Ayuthaya from Don Muang by train.

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Look out for the free city maps as you come through the airport on your way in; they are on a stand in baggage reclaim, right after immigration. The maps are up-to-date, colourful and have the major attractions, hotels and shopping malls clearly marked. I get one every time I go through.

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The airport bus departs regulary from ticket booths outside all terminals (the last one is at midnight) the staff are very helpful and if you have the address of where you are going they will tell you what bus to catch and the best stop to get off at.

The bus is safe, clean, air-conditioned and cheap - just 100 baht. Yes, you can probably get where you are going a bit quicker in a taxi, but at some times of the day (rush hour) nobody goes anywhere fast.

It's also a good way to meet people, enjoyable conversations and great nights out in Bangkok have all started on the airport bus.

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By walking upstairs to the departures area you can haggle for a much better price for a taxi that has just dropped off and would otherwise be returning to city centre empty.

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Money saving tip: To avoid rip-off taxis when you arrive at the airport, hop up to Departures and get a meter taxi from there. Should cost around 200 baht to get into central Bangkok.

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When in Bangkok airport don't queue for coffee in a throwaway cup at the self-service point on the main concourse. Co to the Thai restaurant where a waiter will bring you coffee in a cup and saucer at the same price. Peaceful surroundings and good food too.

Up stairs from main shopping concourse in airport. Sign at foot of stairs but easy to miss.

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