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Don Mueang advises Songkran travellers to arrive 3 hours early

People queue at a check-in counter at Don Mueang airport in Bangkok during Songkran in 2019. (Bangkok Post file photo)

Passengers using Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok during the Songkran holiday are advised to arrive at least two to three hours before their scheduled departures.

The airport expects to handle 1,060,000 passengers, or 100,000 per day, from April 10-19, management said on Thursday, adding that 6,551 flights are scheduled during the 10-day period.

The expected passenger numbers are 55% higher than the normal daily average of around 64,000.

Airport management said the most crowded day would be Saturday, April 11, and that passengers should arrive at least two to three hours before their scheduled flights. 

The peak hours for both domestic and international services are between 5am and 7am, 9am to 11am, and 3pm and 6pm.

Passengers should check in online and recheck flight status before travelling to the airport, management said. 

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