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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport vs Edinburgh Airport
Detailed comparison of BKK and EDI on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) scores higher overall at 8.5/10 versus Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 7.6/10.
1 main terminal + satellite concourses · 60M+ passengers/year
8.5/ 10
How good is Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport?
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) scores 8.5/10 (Excellent)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (8.3),
passenger experience (8.4), and facilities (8.8).
Lounge quality rates 8.8/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) is rated 8.5/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.8/10. Thai Airways Royal Silk lounges serve business class and Star Alliance Gold on long-haul departures. Most UK–Asia connections stay airside — allow 90+ minutes for intercontinental transfers. See /guides/bkk-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score8.5Excellent
On-time8.3Departure reliability
Experience8.4Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.8Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.8Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
8.3
Passenger Experience
8.4
Facilities & Comfort
8.8
Lounge score8.8/10
Highlights
Thai Airways Royal Silk and Royal Orchid lounges in the main terminal — among Southeast Asia's strongest full-service ground products
Efficient airside connections for Star Alliance and oneworld partners routing UK–Australia via Bangkok
Satellite concourses linked by automated train — most gates reachable within 15–25 minutes airside
FlightLogic lounge score 8.8/10 — competitive with Kuala Lumpur and Singapore for premium ground product
Overview
Thailand's primary international gateway — Thai Airways Royal Silk lounges, EVA and Star Alliance partners, and strong Southeast Asia connectivity for UK–Asia routings.
Thai Airways lounges and partner access
Royal Silk lounges in the main terminal serve Thai Airways business class and Star Alliance Gold members on international departures. Royal Orchid Spa offers massage treatments for premium passengers. EVA Air, Singapore Airlines, and other Star Alliance partners may use Thai lounges on qualifying itineraries.
Priority Pass and Plaza Premium lounges provide paid alternatives for economy passengers with lounge cards. Cathay Pacific and oneworld partners typically use their own contracted lounges or Thai Royal Silk on partner metal.
UK traveller notes
Bangkok is a common one-stop routing for UK–Australia, UK–Japan, and UK–Southeast Asia itineraries on Thai Airways, EVA, and Qantas codeshares. Immigration is required only if you leave the transit area.
Grab and Bolt operate from landside arrivals — allow 30–45 minutes from gate to city hotel during peak traffic. Pair with our BKK lounge guide for terminal navigation.
Edinburgh, United Kingdom · EDI · #2 in this comparison
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) scores 7.6/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.4),
passenger experience (7.6), and facilities (7.8).
Lounge quality rates 7.2/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Edinburgh EDI scores 7.6/10 on FlightLogic — Scotland's busiest airport. Tram to city centre ~30 min. Long-haul via Emirates, Qatar, United. UK261 applies to all departures. See /guides/edinburgh-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.6Very Good
On-time7.4Departure reliability
Experience7.6Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.8Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.2Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.4
Passenger Experience
7.6
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score7.2/10
Highlights
Scotland's primary international gateway — Emirates, Qatar Airways, and United long-haul plus dense European network
Edinburgh Trams reach city centre in ~30 minutes — direct link from airport stop
No1 Lounge and Aspire Lounge accept Priority Pass; pre-book at peak
UK261 covers all EDI departures — essential for easyJet and Ryanair Scotland routes
Overview
Scotland's busiest airport — single terminal, tram to Edinburgh city centre in 30 minutes, and growing long-haul via Emirates, Qatar, and United.
Scotland's international hub
Edinburgh handles Scotland's intercontinental traffic — Emirates to Dubai, Qatar to Doha, United to Newark, and seasonal North America routes supplement a dense European network on easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, and BA.
For UK travellers north of the border, EDI avoids the Edinburgh–Heathrow positioning flight that adds cost and time. Compare MAN (/airports/manchester) for northern England connectivity.
Tram and ground transport
Edinburgh Trams run from the airport stop to York Place in the city centre every 7–10 minutes, taking ~30 minutes. Taxis and Uber operate from signed landside pick-up zones.
Allow extra time during Edinburgh Festival (August) when passenger volumes spike.
FAQ
Which is better, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport or Edinburgh Airport?
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) scores higher overall at 8.5/10 versus Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 7.6/10.
Which has better lounges, BKK or EDI?
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) scores higher for lounges at 8.8/10, versus Edinburgh Airport at 7.2/10.
Which airport is more on-time, BKK or EDI?
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) has stronger on-time performance at 8.3/10 versus Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 7.4/10.
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