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Distance to Surat Thani20.7km
Distance to Ban Tha Kham11.0km
Most popular destinationBangkok

About Surat Thani Airport

  • The airport connects the wider area, with travellers from nearby Ban Na San and Lang Suan also relying on it for flights.

  • Here's a snapshot of the most popular airlines at Surat Thani Airport:

  • Need inspiration on where to go if you're setting off from Surat Thani? Direct flights from Surat Thani Airport can take you to some exciting places like Bangkok.

  • January, February, and November are the busiest months at Surat Thani Airport. January and February fall within Thailand's dry season, drawing visitors to the Gulf of Thailand coast and nearby islands. November marks the start of clearer weather after the wet season, bringing a steady rise in arrivals.

  • March, June, and September tend to see quieter arrivals at Surat Thani Airport. March sits at the tail end of peak season as demand softens, while June and September fall during the wetter months along this part of the Gulf coast, when fewer visitors make the trip.

How to get from Surat Thani Airport to Surat Thani

  • Buses can take you from the airport to central Surat Thani. Hop on the Airport Bus and travel to a hub like Surat Thani Bus Terminal in about 40 minutes.

  • On average, it takes around 30 minutes to get from Surat Thani Airport to Surat Thani by taxi or rideshare service, though traffic may add time to the journey.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Surat Thani Airport from Surat Thani

  • You can get to the airport by bus from the city. Allow roughly 40 minutes if you take the Airport Bus from a major stop like Surat Thani Bus Terminal.

  • The drive from the centre of Surat Thani to the airport takes around 35 minutes.

  • Taxis and songthaews (shared pickup trucks used as shared taxis) are the most common ways to get from Surat Thani city to the airport. Ride-hailing apps such as Grab also operate in the area and can be a convenient option.

Surat Thani Airport facilities

  • Surat Thani Airport has a single terminal.

Where to stay near Surat Thani Airport

  • Whether you have a late flight to Surat Thani Airport or an early departure, Meet Boutique Resort is there when you want to rest close by. It's just 3 kilometres away and features a balcony, a television, and Wi-Fi.

  • Roughly 2 kilometres from the airport, BarandBed Urt is another option nearby. Room service, a lift, and parking are the start of its amenities.

  • Or give your travel day a softer landing at Black Elephant Boutique. From the airport, it's about 5 kilometres away and offers shuttle services, luggage storage, valet parking, and more.

Car rental options near Surat Thani Airport

Surat Thani Airport FAQs

Yes, Thai AirAsia operates to and from both Surat Thani Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Thai VietJet Air operates to and from both Surat Thani Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Thai Lion Air operates to and from both Surat Thani Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes. There are Drive Car Rental, Budget, Thrifty, Sixt, Hertz, Chic Network, Chic Car Rent, National and Avis pick-up points in or near to Surat Thani Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Surat Thani Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Surat Thani Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Surat Thani Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Surat Thani Airport’s departure lounge.

Meet Boutique Resort is the highest-rated hotel near Surat Thani Airport, just 3.7km away. Other great hotels nearby include Rest at Thachang Hotel (3.9km from the airport), and Express Urt (2.5km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Surat Thani Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Surat Thani Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Surat Thani Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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