Travelling from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport (URT): what you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Bangkok's main airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Explore your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport (URT) taking off from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 15 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport.
Surat Thani's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Bangkok. Surat Thani Airport is located in Surat Thani.
The busiest route is from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Surat Thani Airport (URT), with 94 direct services every week. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from BKK to URT is the 06:00 Nok Air option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 18:55 with Thai LionAir.
To ensure you get on your flight from Bangkok to URT, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying over a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport (URT) can be booked from this terminal.
If you plan to leave from BKK, you can take a direct flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport with Thai VietJet Air.
From the centre of Bangkok, BKK is around 32 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Want a handy hotel close to Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) has direct flights from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport (URT).
You have a choice of airlines that offer direct flights from Bangkok to URT departing from DMK. Take off with any of these carriers and travel straight to your destination:
DMK is about 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your flight from Bangkok to URT:
About Surat Thani Airport (URT)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near URT:
Getting from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to central Surat Thani
From Surat Thani Airport, Surat Thani is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 31 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 3 hours and 57 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport (URT)
Book a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport from $25 or travel return from just $52. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find flight tickets from Bangkok to URT if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Finding flight tickets from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport (URT)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Surat Thani in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Surat Thani is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Bangkok to URT in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap flights from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Surat Thani
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Surat Thani right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Wat Nikon Prasart, Wat Tha Sai and Wat Khao Chana Ram are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Surat Thani itinerary.
Complete your Surat Thani trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport, the next step is choosing one of our car rentals in Surat Thani. Check out the offers and easily compare options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.