IKEA Bangkok – Everything You Need to Know (2025)

Ikea Bangkok is a great place for expats to pick up home furniture, decor and even seasonal items; we share everything you need to know before your visit.

When we first moved to Bangkok, we had to find an apartment and get all the bits and pieces we need to make it feel more like home. Ikea Bangkok is exactly like the Ikea’s you will find around the world; easy, affordable and offers a great selection.

Before we jump in, let me quickly introduce us. My husband and I are fortunate to call Bangkok our home and enjoy exploring, living and eating our way around the city. We have created a free resource to help you plan your trip to Thailand, so don’t miss out and download here. 

So, here is everything you need to know about shopping at the Ikea in Bangkok. 

IKEA Bangkok: Ultimate Guide

For those that haven’t been introduced to Ikea before, Ikea is a word-famous Swedish furniture brand which offers flat-pack “build it yourself” furniture pieces. It is affordable and designs are generally sleek and simple, perfect once you have chosen the best places to live in Bangkok for your needs.

The Ikea layout takes you through showcases of rooms, where you can make a list of the item numbers you want. You then walk through the shop part, where you pick up smaller items and finally, head to the warehouse where you pick up larger items. 

Before you go — plan to save time and stress

• Check stock online and consider reserving items if you need something specific.
• Measure your space at home (door widths, lift size, room dimensions) and bring the photos.
• Use the IKEA app or create a shopping list with product names and article numbers and aisle/box location if possible.
• Decide how you’ll transport large items: whether you’ll bring a vehicle, use store delivery or click-&-collect pickup.

How to get to Ikea Bangkok (Mega Bangna)

Ikea can be found in the Mega Bangna shopping complex area. 

How to get to Ikea Bangkok (Sukhumvit)

In recent years, a second IKEA has opened along Sukhumvit, located in EmSphere (one of the best things to do on Sukhumvit).

For Sukhumvit location you can use the BTS (Bang Na station) + a short taxi/ride-hail to reach the store. If you’re already in the Sukhumvit area, this might save time compared with going all the way to the eastern Mega Bangna complex.

Always check which IKEA location you’re headed to (Sukhumvit vs Mega Bangna) since names and neighbourhoods may overlap.

What to expect 

Similarly, to western Ikea, this store has a similar layout of showcases that you walk through, followed by a café that serves the famous Swedish meatballs, then a store where you can pick up smaller items and then a warehouse, where you collect the bigger furniture items you want.

There were a few differences I noticed. 

Cutlery is another difference. We actually struggled to find a cutlery set we liked that included knives; they aren’t as commonly used in Thailand. 

Prices were similar to the price you would expect in other Ikeas. One thing to note however, is how to varies to other stores. In the UK, Ikea offers furniture that is quite a bit cheaper than other stores. However, we were searching on the Lazada app (a Thailand version of Ebay and Amazon) and found a lot of stuff cheaper online or in HomePro (another furniture store). I guess my point is, there are cheaper and more variety of options in Thailand than Ikea. 

Food, toilet breaks and family facilities

• There is a full-service restaurant offering IKEA classics (such as Swedish meatballs) plus cafés and a food market — great for a break in your shopping.
• Family friendly: You’ll find baby-changing rooms, microwave ovens for warming baby food, and if available a supervised kids’ play area (Småland) so you can shop while the kids play (rules vary by store).
• Since the store is within a large mall (Mega Bangna), you also have other amenities nearby: children’s play zones, cinema, cafés and general shopping — you can make it a full outing rather than a rushed visit.

What the store layout looks like (and how to use it)

• Showroom: You’ll walk through staged rooms (living room, bedroom, small-space living etc.). Take notes of product names and article numbers.
• Market Hall: Items you can pick up immediately — smaller items like kitchenware, textiles, décor.
• Self-serve warehouse: Flat-pack boxes are kept here; find the rack location by the article and box code you noted earlier.
• Click-&-Collect or pickup area: If you ordered online or used picking service, this is where you collect large items.
• Checkout: After grabbing your items, head to the checkout area; if you have large items and need assistance with transport/delivery talk to staff here.

Ikea Bangkok Restaurant

I feel that everyone raves about Ikea food no matter where you are in the world. We did eat at the restaurant, ordering the standard Swedish meatballs, which are served with mash, broccoli and cranberry sauce. We also ordered a plate of vegetable balls served in green curry sauce. Both dishes were very tasty and I actually think I preferred the vegetable balls! 

They also have some salmon salads which I hear a lot of people rave about – salmon fillets are also available in the food store at the end of the shop as well. You can also get beer here; something I could never find in the UK stores. 

Money, payment and VAT

• Payment methods: Credit/debit cards and cash are generally accepted; contactless payments are widely used in Bangkok.
• Receipts and refunds: If you need a receipt for warranty, tax or business purposes, ask at customer service. If you are a tourist and considering taking items back home, check the store’s export or transport advice.

Practical shopping tips

• Bring your tape-measure, phone and photos from home. Always re-check the item’s dimensions inside the store.

• Pay attention to the article number on the tag and the warehouse box location – write it down immediately.

• If you cannot locate the flat-pack box you want in the warehouse, check the picking-service counter; staff can assist.

• Review return / warranty policies before making big purchases: what condition items must be in, how long you have, etc.

• Bring your own reusable shopping bags for convenience, especially for smaller items.

• Photograph heavy item boxes before loading into your vehicle — helpful in case of missing parts or damage.

Assembly, delivery and aftercare

• Delivery & assembly service: If you buy many or large items, paying for delivery (and optionally assembly) can save you time and hassle. The store provides these services.
• Click & Collect: If you collect items yourself, check the pickup counter’s hours and any documentation you’ll need to bring.
• Assorted tools: If you plan self-assembly, keep an Allen-key set, basic screwdriver set and ideally a friend to help with heavy lifting.

Ikea Bangkok F.A.Q

• How many IKEA stores are there in Bangkok?
  There are two main IKEA stores in Bangkok: IKEA Mega Bangna, located in the eastern suburbs inside the Mega Bangna shopping complex, and IKEA Sukhumvit (IKEA Bang Yai / Sukhumvit branch), which is smaller and located closer to the city centre, near BTS Bang Na.

• Which IKEA in Bangkok is bigger?
  IKEA Mega Bangna is the largest IKEA in Thailand (and one of the biggest in Southeast Asia). It offers the full experience: massive showroom, market hall, self-serve warehouse, and full restaurant.

• What are the IKEA Bangkok opening hours?
  Both stores generally open from 10 AM to 10 PM, though the restaurant sometimes opens earlier and the Click & Collect or pick-up counters may close slightly earlier. Always check the official IKEA Thailand website before visiting.

• Is IKEA Bangkok open every day?
  Yes, both branches are open seven days a week, including public holidays, except during rare maintenance or special closures announced on the official site.

Things to Know Before you go to Bangkok

Visiting IKEA at Mega Bangna offers the full IKEA experience in Bangkok: inspiring showrooms, a market hall for smaller items, the self-serve warehouse for flat-packs, a restaurant and family-friendly facilities.

With a little bit of planning — measuring at home, making a list, planning how to transport large items and choosing a less-crowded time — you’ll enjoy the trip and avoid common frustrations. And if you’re closer to the Sukhumvit area, consider the IKEA Sukhumvit branch too for convenience.