Flying from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Bangkok: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Surat Thani Airport to Bangkok is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Surat Thani (the location of Surat Thani Airport) and Bangkok follow the same timezone — UTC+7.
With 78 weekly flights between the two airports, Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is the most popular route. Nok Air operates the earliest flight at 07:40. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from URT to DMK is with Thai Lion Air at 21:00.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your URT to Bangkok flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like November? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Begin your journey at URT and fly nonstop to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). That will be your arrival point when searching for Surat Thani Airport to Bangkok tickets.
Popular airlines that operate direct flights from Surat Thani Airport to Bangkok include:
The journey from central Surat Thani to URT takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 21 kms (13 miles) in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel close to URT? If you're catching an early flight from Surat Thani Airport to Bangkok, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Surat Thani Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Bangkok
£15 is currently the best price for a one-way Surat Thani Airport to Bangkok flight. A return plane ticket starts at £29. These prices may change based on demand.
Book one month before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from URT to Bangkok.
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Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
The distance from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is roughly 31 kms (19 miles). It takes about 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
Book a hotel close to BKK if you have a late flight from Surat Thani Airport to Bangkok. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport around four weeks before your flight from URT to Bangkok.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Once your flight from Surat Thani Airport to Bangkok has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Bangkok is roughly 24 kms (15 miles) from Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 5 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to DMK. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your URT to Bangkok flight:
Score the best price by reserving your ride from DMK three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Bangkok
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Surat Thani Airport to Bangkok. February is the most popular month for a trip to Bangkok. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in May.
Lock in a Surat Thani Airport to Bangkok plane ticket with a departure in April if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 34ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from URT to Bangkok around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Bangkok
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bangkok right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Surat Thani Airport to Bangkok:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Wat Phra Kaew, Grand Palace and Songkran Festival Silom are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Bangkok itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be explored after you've seen Bangkok. Around 467 kms (290 miles) away to the northeast, check out popular attractions including Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre, Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram.
Nakhon Ratchasima is another standout destination in Thailand and is around 225 kms (140 miles) northeast of Bangkok. No journey is complete without experiencing Night Safari Korat, Wat Chai Mongkol and Wat Na Pha That.