Travelling from Bangkok to Utapao Airport (UTP): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Bangkok's main airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Check out your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Utapao Airport (UTP) taking off from either of these.
Bangkok and Rayong (where Utapao Airport is located) share the UTC+7 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you land.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Bangkok to UTP.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Located around 32 kms (20 miles) from central Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bangkok to Utapao Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
67.87% of flights that leave from Suvarnabhumi Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
DMK is about 27 kms (17 miles) from central Bangkok. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Bangkok to UTP flight? Unwind in a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
66.48% of flights taking off from Don Mueang International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Utapao Airport (UTP)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to Utapao Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near UTP and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Travel at your own pace with an Utapao Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Drive Car Hire, Avis or Localrent and experience more of Rayong and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Bangkok to Utapao Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Utapao Airport (UTP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Utapao Airport is £36. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £81. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Bangkok to UTP if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Affordable Bangkok to Utapao Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Utapao Airport (UTP)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bangkok to Utapao Airport (UTP). Plan your visit to Rayong in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Bangkok to UTP plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. April is the warmest month in Rayong, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Utapao Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Rayong
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Rayong right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Utapao Airport:
Saeng Chan Beach and Mae Rumphueng Beach are a couple of major attractions to put on your Rayong itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Mae Ramphueng Beach.
Explore more of Thailand
Rayong is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Thailand you'll want to see. Around 129 kms (80 miles) north-west of Rayong, a trip to Bangkok will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and The Royal Place 2.
Around 290 kms (180 miles) north-east of Rayong, Nakhon Ratchasima is another essential stop in Thailand. Start your sightseeing at Night Safari Korat, Saveone Night Market and Butterfly Park.
