Connecting separate Airlines in Thailand

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Do I need a transit visa in Don Mueang Airport (DMK) of Thailand during traveling to Tokyo from Dhaka, Bangladesh?
Because, I am going to travel by two separate Airlines; Dhaka-Bangkok by Thai Lion Airways and Bangkok-Tokyo by Air Asia.
I will return in the same way.

There is 6:30 hours of layover on the way of Tokyo and 3:30 hour of layover on the way of Dhaka. I have no check in luggage.
If no visa requires, then: How I can manage Boarding pass of Air Asia in Bangkok without crossing immigration?

I am from Bangladesh.



Best Answer

It is very likely that you will need a transit visa. According to https://www.don-mueang-airport.com/terminal-2.php Air Asia flies from Terminal 1 and Thai Lion flies from Terminal 2. I don't think there is an airside connection between the terminals.




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Do I have to check in separately for connecting flights?

When arriving at the connecting airport all you have to do is to go to your next gate and wait for the next plane, your next flight. There might be a security check in the terminal at the connecting airport. But mostly you don't have to do anything about your luggage. It's being taken care of by the airport personnel.

Can I book connecting flights on different airlines?

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