Travelling from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport (URT): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of Bangkok's main airports, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) or Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Explore your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport (URT) leaving from either of these.
1 hour 20 minutes is the average duration of a direct Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport flight.
Surat Thani Airport is located in Surat Thani. The city's timezone is UTC+7 — the same as Bangkok.
Pick from 17 direct services each week between Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) and Surat Thani Airport (URT). This is the most popular route when departing from Bangkok.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bangkok to URT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like February and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
You can book a direct flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport (URT) leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK).
When taking off from BKK, you can take a direct flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport with Thai Vietjet Air.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with Thai VietJet Air between BKK and URT.
Thai AirAsia tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 100.0% of its services landing as scheduled.
BKK is around 31 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport:
73% of flights that take off from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Looking to fly out of Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)? Direct Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport (URT) plane tickets can be booked from here.
When setting off from DMK, you'll have a choice of airlines that have direct flights from Bangkok to URT. Cruise through the sky with these preferred carriers:
Thai AirAsia is the go-to airline for bookings on the DMK to URT route.
Nok Air is the most consistently on-time carrier operating flights between Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport and Surat Thani Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in about 1 hour 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Bangkok to URT flight, stay in one of these hotels near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 60%.
About Surat Thani Airport (URT)
If you have a late flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near URT:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport flight.
Getting from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to central Surat Thani
Central Surat Thani is around 31 kilometres from Surat Thani Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport (URT)
Currently, $44 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $81. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Bangkok to URT, book your ticket three months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for finding cheap Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport (URT)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport (URT). November is the peak month for travel to Surat Thani. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in June.
The warmest month in Surat Thani is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your Bangkok to URT plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC.
More about Surat Thani
Start your Surat Thani trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Of course, you'll want to include some sightseeing while you're in Surat Thani. Ang Thong National Marine Park should be one of the first things on your must-see list.
Explore more of Thailand
Nakhon Si Thammarat is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be explored after you've seen Surat Thani. Around 121 kilometres away to the southeast, popular attractions include Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
Phuket is another essential stop in Thailand and is around 161 kilometres southwest of Surat Thani. No trip is complete without experiencing V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.