Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Surat Thani Airport (URT): what you need to know
Leave plenty of time to catch your LHR to URT flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Surat Thani Airport (URT)
Right now, £330 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Surat Thani Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £462. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from LHR to URT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Surat Thani Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LHR to URT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Surat Thani Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Surat Thani Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Surat Thani Airport (URT)
If you're getting in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Surat Thani Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near URT:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Surat Thani Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Drive Car Hire, Hertz or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of Surat Thani and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Surat Thani Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to central Surat Thani
From Surat Thani Airport, Surat Thani is approximately 17 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 3 hours 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Surat Thani Airport (URT)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Surat Thani Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Surat Thani in February.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Surat Thani Airport for April if you want to visit Surat Thani during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to URT around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Surat Thani, now it's time to explore other corners of Thailand. Journey around 300 miles north to Si Racha to check off its top attractions. From Public park, Si Racha Subdistrict Municipality to Ko Loi Clock Tower and Marina Bayfront Sriracha, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Thailand, head for Nakhon Si Thammarat, roughly 65 miles south-east of Surat Thani. Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well are key reasons to visit.
