Airports in Thailand: military, domestic and international. Tourist gateway of the country - list of international airports in Thailand

Thailand boasts some of the best airports on the planet, and the flow of tourists there never dries up. Great competition among airlines has led to the rapid development of Thai airports. On some air hubs, we will detain attention in this article.

General information

There are six international airports in the kingdom and several more specializing in domestic transportation. Among the national airlines stands out Thai Airways whose planes fly exclusively within the country. AirAsia handles international air travel, although its sides also run on domestic routes.

The air gateway to the country is Suvarnabhumi Airport, although it is not the only one in Bangkok itself. All air and land arteries of the country converge at Suvarnabhumi, but there are less major airport terminals to which many are tied charter flights.

Suvarnabhumi airport - the heart of Bangkok

It is here, at the main Thai airport, that the concentration of tourists reaches its maximum. Suvarnabhumi Airport is not just huge, it is unimaginably confusing. It's easy to get lost here.. The humid atmosphere of southeast Asia hits you as soon as you step off the plane. Follow the crowd - it's lovely way don't get lost.

There are enough exchange offices in the arrivals and departures areas, so you can easily fill your pockets with Thai baht, giving euros and dollars in return. The course, however, cannot be called profitable - as in any airport on the planet. Therefore, do not change a large amount, limit yourself to 50-100 euros. This will be enough for you to travel, small expenses and one night in a hotel.

If you arrived, say, from Ukraine, you will have to spend another thousand baht on a visa. Its validity period is 15 days.

To apply for a visa, be guided by the board with the inscription "Visa on Arrival" and numerous pointing arrows. After filling out the document and taking a picture, you will fit into one of the queues - for transit passengers and all sorts of others. You will kill 2-3 hours for the whole procedure.

If you are a Russian, ordeals will not be so burdensome. You do not need a visa, and signs will take you to the "Immigration" board. However, do not rush to the exit. Take a walk, take one of the free cards.

Now about transport. Buses, minibuses and taxis run to Bangkok and Pattaya. If you use the escalator and go down to the zero level, you will enter the realm of the elevated metro. You can do it even easier - by renting a room at the Novotel hotel, which is part of the airport structure.

Phuket airport

After Suvarnabhumi, this is the most significant airport in Thailand. For over two decades, Phuket has hosted domestic and international air transportation. This road junction in the northern region of the island, on picturesque beach Mai Cao. Phuket Town is located just 35 kilometers from the airport.

There is a regular service between the airport terminal and the city. transport connection. You can easily get a taxi to any local guest house or hotel. Buses and minibuses also run along the route. Their schedule is quite stable.

The terminal is equipped with two terminals - local and international. This is a modern three-story complex. Arriving in Phuket, you head to the first tier, and departing - to the second. Imagine that you are facing the airport terminal. The international airlines terminal will be right hand from you, and local transportation - on the left.

After landing, you will cross the sleeve and find yourself in the luggage section. Before reaching the baggage belts, you will encounter passport control. The building itself has a cafeteria and a desk designed for booking hotel rooms, as well as small shops with food, drinks and SIM cards.

To the left of the exit you will find exchange office- but you have to go outside to do it. If you are a supporter of the “from ship to ball” scheme, get into a minibus and go to the beach. Minibuses are grouped right in front of the terminal. Cars going into the city will be placed on the left.

Going back, you will inevitably find yourself on the second floor of the airport. Passing the frame of metal detectors, you enter the waiting room. The scoreboard displays information not only about your flight, but also about the corresponding check-in desk.

Waiting will not be a burden for you: restaurants, cafes, shops and even an Internet center will brighten up pre-flight boredom. Ticket offices and offices of airlines are moved to the third tier.

Airport on Koh Samui

It is a private airport owned by Bangkok Airways. Since Koh Samui is in the center archipelago with about 80 islands, its deployment is extremely convenient. All this beauty spread in Gulf of Thailand(water area Pacific Ocean). Koh Samui has a well-established reputation as the most environmentally friendly airport in Thailand.

In the terminal building you will find representative offices of only two airlines - Thai Airways and Bangkok Airways. Therefore, the budgetary rates of Air Asia will have to be forgotten. Or buy a ticket to Surat Thani, and from there get by ferry and bus.

A paradise territory will open before you: an ultra-modern building that looks like an old gazebo, flowers, birds, Fresh air. You can sit in the waiting room, eat fruit and watch the planes take off.

Airport in Pattaya - Utapao

Pattaya's international class airport bears the euphonious name of Utapao. It was built back in the 60s of the last century. Total 43 kilometers separate the airport from Pattaya. And another 190 km will need to be overcome to get to Bangkok.

It once housed an American military base. Utapao is still on the list of important strategic objects.

From Utapao you can get by plane to Phuket and Koh Samui. The terminal building has a Duty Free snack bar, an Internet cafe, a travel agency, a restaurant, a jewelry store, a gift shop and a hotel reservation desk.

A taxi from Utapao will cost you 800 baht, a minibus - 250. You will need to spend about 40 minutes on the road to Pattaya.

Don Mueang Airport

The most budget airport in Thailand. Here are located representative offices of Orient Thai and Air Asia- most popular in tourism world airlines. The organization of domestic flights dominates, but there are also international ones. You will have to check in your luggage and check in on the first floor of the airport, but all the luggage rooms are located on the second floor. Provided in the building and souvenir shops, eateries, small shops. Prices are overpriced everywhere.

Here are some secrets that may come in handy at Thai airports:

• Free SIM cards. IN major airports kingdoms can be free of charge get a local SIM card. An indispensable thing for internal calls.
• Card selection. It is best to purchase a card with a replenished account. Now they issue mainly True Move.
• Nice company. When flying to Thailand from Hong Kong, take a ticket for Cathay Pacific flights. You will not regret.
• Taxi drivers. In order not to get into a bind, Discuss the fare with the taxi driver. Try to give money without change.
• Medicine in Thailand is very expensive. So don't skimp on insurance.

A selection of photos of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

▣ Airports are the main air gate Thailand

Dong Muang Airport (Muang)

This is the second capital airport states. Until 2006, it was considered the country's main airport. Located 24 km north of Bangkok.

Today it carries out cargo charter and domestic commercial flights, there is and international line. Here are representative offices of all popular airlines among tourists. This is the most budget airport in the kingdom.

Phuket airport

This transport interchange is based in the north of the largest island in Thailand, 30 km from it is the city of Phuket town. This second most important airport in the country has been successfully carrying out international and domestic air transportation for more than 20 years.

Its three-story building was built in a modern style, equipped with two terminals: local, for domestic transportation, and international.

There is a direct bus to Phuket Town, and you will have to transfer to other parts of the island. Opposite the terminal - all stops. If you have arrived on holiday tourist package, you will be taken to the hotel by a special bus, this service is included in the tour price.

Most fast way get to the taxi course. If you are not traveling alone, which is less expensive to travel by taxi, for 800 baht a Toyota Camry will take you to the indicated place.

These air gates of Thailand are located on the island of the same name - not far from ferry crossing. It is from here that the ferry will take you to Koh Phangan for the monthly traditional world-famous Full Moon Party. It takes place on the full moon for three nights.

It is a private airport owned by Banqkok Airways. There are no budget tickets here. The airport has been in operation since 1989.

More about in Pattaya

Chiang Mai International Airport

This is the largest Harbour Air north of Thailand. The airport serves both military flights and commercial traffic. It ranks third among the busiest airports in the country. Chiang Mai is closed to aircraft from midnight to five in the morning.

It has one terminal, divided into two zones - for international and domestic flights. All international flights are in accordance with the airport schedule.

Krabi and Hat Yai airports

Krabi is located fifteen kilometers from the city of Krabi. The international terminal in it was opened only in 2006. Using its services, you can fly to Bangkok, Singapore and a number of other cities in the region.

Hat Yai Airport is located in the south of the country, nine kilometers from the city of Hat Yai.

Other civil airports in Thailand are engaged in domestic transportation. The most famous among them are Trat, Buriram, Chiang Rai, Hua Hin, Lom Sak, Mae Sot and Bhumibol Dam. Their names are consonant with the names of the cities or provinces in which they are located. There are also very small airports, such as Surat Thani, Surin, Trang, Tak, Udon Thani, Ubon Ratchathani, Uttaradit.

Military airports

Thailand's military airports are used by the state as air bases for the Royal Air Force, or their runways are intended for the Royal Navy. These include Suratthani Airport, it was built 30 km west of the city of Suratthani and Chanthaburi - in the province of the same name.

What to do if the flight is canceled

If the flight was canceled more than 24 hours before departure, then passengers are transferred to similar flights of the airline. The costs are borne by the carrier, the service is free for the passenger. If none of the options offered by the airline suits you, most airlines can issue a "forced refund". After confirmation by the airline, the money will be returned to your account. Sometimes this may take several weeks.

How to check in at the airport

Online check-in is available on the websites of most airlines. Most often, it opens 23 hours before the start of the flight. You can go through it no later than 1 hour before the departure of the aircraft.

To check in at the airport you will need:

• the identity card specified in the order,
• birth certificate when traveling with children,
• printed itinerary receipt(optional).

• What can you take on a plane

  Hand luggage is the items that you take with you on the plane. Weight norm hand luggage can vary from 5 to 10 kg, and its size most often should not exceed the sum of three dimensions (length, width and height) from 115 to 203 cm (depending on the airline). A handbag is not considered hand luggage and is carried freely.

  The bag that you take with you on the plane should not contain knives, scissors, medicines, aerosols, cosmetics. Alcohol from stores duty free can only be carried in sealed bags.

  How to pay for luggage at the airport

  If the baggage weight exceeds the norms established by the airline (most often - 20-23 kg), you need to pay for each kilogram of excess. In addition, many Russian and foreign airlines, as well as low-cost airlines, have tariffs that do not include free transportation luggage and must be paid separately as an additional service.

  Baggage must be checked in at the airport at a separate drop-off check-in desk. If you are unable to print boarding pass, you can get it at the usual check-in counter of the airline, and check in and check in your luggage there.

  Where to find out the arrival time if you are a greeter

  You can find out the time of arrival of the aircraft on the online scoreboard of the airport. The Tutu.ru website has an online scoreboard of the main Russian and foreign airports.

  You can find out the exit (gate) number on the arrivals board at the airport. This number is located next to the arrival flight information.

Acquaintance with the country begins with the gangway of the plane and the airport, and the first acquaintance is always exciting. In the article we will talk about the main airports in Thailand.

Suvarnapumi International Airport in Bangkok

Airport code: BKK

Since 2006, this airport has become the largest and most popular in Thailand. Here they are able to receive up to 76 arrivals per hour, so the length of the airport is corresponding - 8 acres. Suvarnapumi is located 25 km from Bangkok, but this airport is considered to be Bangkok. If you are not flying on a special charter to the islands, then your international arrival happen at this airport. Suvarnapumi consists of 4 main levels. If you are flying with a host company, upon arrival, your task is to go through passport control, pick up your luggage and go down to level 1, where you will be met by guides. If you independent traveler then read the information below:

Level 1, exit No. 8 - ticket sales counters for buses to Bangkok, Pattaya, as well as a transfer to Trat;
Level 1, gates 3-4 - metered taxi reservation desks to Bangkok, reservation cost 50 baht + metered cost;
Level B (going down by elevator or escalators) - Skytrain station to Bangkok (Airport link)

Upon arrival, you will be asked to fill out an immigration card while still on the plane (or before passport control).

If upon arrival you need to transfer to another aircraft local airlines, then go up to level 4.
If you need to transfer at Don Mueang Airport, then go down to Level 1, Gates 3-4 and take a taxi to Don Mueang (according to the meter)

Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok

Airport code: DMK

For many years, this airport was the main one in the country, but with the opening of Suvarnapumi, it became secondary. To date, Don Mueang is focused only on domestic flights. The airport is located within the capital of Thailand - Bangkok. Taxis are waiting for passengers at the exit of the airport.

Phuket island airport

Airport code: HKT

The airport is located on the very shore of the Andaman Sea, 32 km from the center of Phuket. If you are flying as an independent traveler, then taxis are waiting near the exit from the airport. If you are traveling with a tour operator, then the meeting party will be waiting for you at the airport itself in the arrivals area.

Koh Samui Airport

Airport code: USM

Koh Samui is not the best big Island Thailand, but for the convenience of travelers, it also has an airport, founded back in 1989. Even the most inexperienced travelers will not be able to get lost, the airport building consists of only one floor with one exit and entrance, and it is there that taxis and meeting guides are waiting for them.

Airport code: UTP

Utapao is a 40 minute drive from resort of Pattaya. When charters were opened to Thailand, they often received aircraft from Russia (early 2000). To date, this practice has been completely suspended, with rare exceptions, so only domestic flights. Taxis are waiting at the exit.

Airport code: CNX

The airport is located within northern capital Chaengmai province. The airport is not the smallest in the country, but it will be difficult to get lost there. Finding a way out is quite simple, and taxis and meeting companies are waiting there.

If you are flying from Russia to Thailand, then you are flying either on charters or on scheduled flights. When connecting planes, take into account the time of transfers and transitions, so as not to be late for the next flight, it is better to take an hour of reserve.

Welcome to Thailand!

There are many airports in Thailand, but Russian tourists I have to visit mainly the airports of Bangkok and Phuket.

For tourists acquaintance with different countries most often it starts from the airport. In such exotic country like Thailand there are more than 50 of them (different in their significance). The one in Bangkok is the country's main international airport. If a passenger flies through Thailand to another country, he pays airport tax only 500 baht. In the case where a simple transfer is made in Bangkok with a stay of no more than 12 hours, this fee is not charged.

The largest airports in Thailand

These airports are close to Bangkok. These include:

Suvarnabhumi

Most often, its name is pronounced as Suvannapum. This international airport opened in 2006. It covers an area of ​​more than 3000 hectares in the province of Samut Prakan, which east of Bangkok. The airport was built 25 km from the capital. It serves over 70 flights per hour on 2 runways.

The area of ​​the passenger terminal with underground infrastructure is more than 0.5 million sq.m. It was designed by famous designers from Thailand and the USA. For the convenience of passengers, internal and international terminal divided among themselves. There are clear signs throughout the area. On its territory there is a parking garage for 5 thousand cars. There are currency exchange offices and ATMs at the airport. Passengers have access to a post office, telephone and the Internet. There are cafes and shops.

The cargo terminal occupies 190 thousand sq.m. 4 hangars can simultaneously accommodate 12 liners. There is a large hotel nearby. You can get to Bangkok by train or on a separate subway line leading to the center of the capital.

Dong Muang

The second airport in terms of domestic transportation in the country. It is located 24 km north of the capital. From 1914 until 2006, it was considered the main airport of this country. Dong Mueang was renovated and re-commissioned in 2006. this moment it is open to cargo charter and domestic commercial flights. This airport has ATMs and exchange offices. Passengers are also provided with postal services. The business center of the airport has a telephone, fax, Internet.

International airport in Phuket

This air hub is located on largest island Thailand is located 30 km from the center of Phuket Town. It has been operating for over 20 years. Mao Khao beach is located not far from it. There are 2 terminals: domestic, international. It has exchange offices, ATMs, shops, cafes, an Internet center.

Phuket International Airport in terms of importance and passenger traffic takes 2nd place after Suvarnabhumi. Every year it serves more than 3 million passengers from many countries of the world. This airport also serves charter flights. From it several times a day planes fly to Bangkok.

Any place (including hotels) can be reached in the following ways:

• by direct bus to Phuket Town and with transfers to other parts of the island;
• by car (on prior request);
• minivan (minibus);
• Taxi.

The choice of mode of transport depends only on the solvency of the tourist.

Other international airports in the country

In addition to large ones, in this country there are also small airports involved in international transportation passengers. These include:

Koh Samui Airport

It is located in the province of Surat Thani (on the island of Koh Samui), 2 km from the village of Chaweng. This airport, built in 1989, has 2 terminals (domestic, international). It is located next to the pier, from where you can take a ferry to the islands of Phagan, Chumphon, Koh Tao. Its operator is Bangkok Airways.

Pattaya Airport

Utapao is an airport located 40 km from the resort of Pattaya (Rayong province). Since it is a co-located facility (also used as a military facility) it does not have a taxi service. From this airport you can fly to Koh Samui and Phuket. Utapao also operates international charter flights. On its territory there is a restaurant, a post office, an Internet cafe, a duty-free shop, and a parking lot.

chiangmai

Located near big city Chiang Mai is located in the north of Thailand. It serves 1 million people a year. At the same time, the vast majority of them are for domestic flights. There is only one beautiful and convenient terminal, divided into 2 zones: international and for domestic flights.

Krabi airport

Built 15 km from the city of Krabi. Only in 2006 an international terminal was opened in it. From it you can fly to Bangkok, Kuala Mumpur, Singapore and some other cities South-East Asia. This compact airport consists of 2 terminals. It has currency exchange offices, a car rental office, ATMs.

Hatyay

Hat Yai (Hat Yai) - is located 9 km from the city of Hat Yai (Songkhla Province), located in the south of the country. On the territory of the terminal there is a bar, a restaurant, an exchange office, shops, ATMs.

Other airports in the country

In addition to airports that are engaged in domestic passenger and cargo transportation, there are also those in Thailand that are air bases of the Royal Air Force. Suratthani is one of them. It was built 30 km west of the city of Surat Thani in the province of the same name in this country. To date, its main operator is the government of Thailand. Chanthaburi in the province of the same name is runway Royal Navy.

Among other airports in this country with local meaning, it should be noted: Trat (in the city of Trat, Khaosaming), Buriram (north eastern province Buriram), Chiang Rai (northern Chiang Rai Province), Hua Hin (Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province), Lom Sak (Central Phetchabun Province), Mae Sariang (Western Maehogson Province), Mae Sot and Bhumibol Dam (Western Tak Province), Photharam (Western Ratchaburi Province), Sattahip (Eastern Chonburi Province).

The country also has such small airports as Chumphon, Chonburi, Khon Kaen, Lamphun, Lampang, Lay, Lopburi, Nakhon Phan, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Sawan, Nan, Pattani, Pai, Phetchabun, Pili, Phrae, Phitsanulok, Ranong, Prachual Khiri, Royet, Sakonnakhon, Sukhothai, Songkhla, Suratthani, Surin, Trang, Tak, Udon Thani, Ubon Ratchathani, Uttaradit.