Cheapest round-trip
Search your dates
Return fares for Bangkok to Roi Et are pulled from the airlines and our partners when you search. Pick your dates to see return flights and prices.
Search round tripsDomestic route DMK to ROI
Flights from Bangkok Don Mueang to Roi Et
Thai AirAsia is the only airline on the route, flying from Don Mueang to Roi Et in about an hour. Roi Et town is a short drive from the terminal.
Fares
Fares are pulled from the airlines and our partners when you search. Search your dates
Nonstop, Thai AirAsiaEconomy
DMK
Bangkok
ROI
Roi Et
- Distance
- 419 km
Return
Search fares
Looking for Bangkok to Roi Et air tickets and not sure what to pay? Thai AirAsia flies this route, and fares change with demand, so the same seat can cost noticeably more close to a holiday weekend. Put your dates in the search above to compare today's fares and book with bookingMentor.
Everything you should know
Bangkok to Roi Et flight guide
Flying from Bangkok to Roi Et
In short
Roi Et has one air link with the capital: Thai AirAsia, and every departure leaves from Don Mueang (DMK), not Suvarnabhumi. The flight covers about 419 km in a straight line and takes about an hour, landing at a small single-route airport 15 to 25 minutes by car from the town centre.
Roi Et sits in the middle of Isan, and the airport draws passengers from neighbouring Maha Sarakham, Kalasin and Yasothon as well as from the town itself. Because it has just this one scheduled route, the only decision is which Thai AirAsia departure from Don Mueang suits your day. If you arrive in Thailand at Suvarnabhumi, you have to cross Bangkok first. A free shuttle runs between the two airports for passengers holding an onward ticket, but leave several hours for the transfer and the second check-in.
Dark Red Line to Terminal 2 at rush hour
Domestic flights use Terminal 2. Coming from the city, the SRT Dark Red Line stops across a footbridge from the terminals and takes about 20 minutes from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, which is steadier at rush hour than the expressway.
Roi Et's 60-minute bag drop and cabin-only fares
Thai AirAsia's cheapest fares cover cabin baggage only. If you travel with a suitcase, add checked baggage when you book; it is normally cheaper online than at the counter. Bag drop at Roi Et closes 60 minutes before departure, and Don Mueang's domestic queues can be long in the morning peak, so allow time at both ends.
Taxis on Highway 2044 with no airport bus
The Roi Et Airport terminal is on one level, with baggage reclaim a few steps from the exit. It stands on Highway 2044 in Thawat Buri district, north-east of town. There is no airport bus or rail link, so take one of the taxis waiting for the flight and agree the fare before setting off, or book a car in advance. Carry baht in cash, since drivers expect it.
The cool, dry months from November to February are the most comfortable time to visit Isan. March to May brings fierce heat, and the rainy season runs from about May to October. In town, Bueng Phalanchai, the lake with its island park at the centre of Roi Et, is the natural first stop.
Former army airstrip, civil flights since 1999
Roi Et Airport (ROI) is a Department of Airports field on land that was once a Royal Thai Army airstrip, about 11 km from downtown Roi Et. Building work ran from 1995 to 1999 and the first civil flights arrived on 2 March 1999. Its single runway is 2,100 m long.
The airport has grown in steps. A 110 million baht grant in 2020 raised its annual capacity to 750,000 passengers, and an expansion finished in December 2022 took that to 1.2 million. Actual traffic is far lower: 342,970 passengers in 2024. The terminal covers 3,013 square metres, and the 85 by 324 m apron is built for Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 jets.
Suvarnabhumi did have a Roi Et service for a while. Thai Smile flew daily between the two from January 2022 until September 2022, then dropped it, which left Don Mueang as the only Bangkok link.
Thai AirAsia's fleet and ownership
Thai AirAsia has its head office at Don Mueang and has flown since February 2004. Its fleet in August 2025 was 62 aircraft: 44 Airbus A320-200s with 180 seats, 11 A320neos with 186 seats and seven A321neos with 236 seats. The airline is owned about 55 percent by Thailand's Asia Aviation and 45 percent by Malaysia's AirAsia group.
Fact-checked by the bookingMentor Travel Desk
Reviewed · Updated when rules or prices change
We check practical details such as entry rules, seasons and costs against official government and tourism sources.
Bangkok to Roi Et flights at a glance
Thai AirAsia flies nonstop from Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) to Roi Et (ROI). The 419 km trip takes about an hour.
| Flight time | 1h 00m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Best time to go | November to February |
| Distance | 419 km |
Search Bangkok to Roi Et flights
Pick your dates to see the flights, times and fares available on this route.
Flights and fares for your dates
Search the dates you want to fly to see the flights and fares available.
Search flights
Trending flights
More flight routes on bookingMentor, grouped by departure country.
Flights from Bangladesh6 routes
FromTo DAC CXB DhakaCox's Bazar FromTo DAC ZYL DhakaSylhet FromTo DAC CGP DhakaChattogram FromTo DAC RJH DhakaRajshahi Available airlines2 airlines- US-Bangla Airlines
- Biman Bangladesh Airlines
FromTo ZYL DAC SylhetDhaka FromTo CGP DAC ChattogramDhaka
Flights from United Arab Emirates4 routes
FromTo DXB DAC DubaiDhaka FromTo AUH CGP Abu DhabiChattogram FromTo AUH DAC Abu DhabiDhaka FromTo AUH ZYL Abu DhabiSylhet Available airlines1 airline- Biman Bangladesh Airlines
Flights from India2 routes
FromTo CCU DAC KolkataDhaka FromTo BOM DAC MumbaiDhaka Available airlines2 airlines- Air India
- IndiGo
Flights from Japan1 route
FromTo NRT DAC TokyoDhaka Available airlines1 airline- Biman Bangladesh Airlines
Flights from Ethiopia1 route
FromTo ADD DAC Addis AbabaDhaka Available airlines1 airline- Ethiopian Airlines
Flights from Bahrain1 route
FromTo BAH DAC ManamaDhaka Available airlines1 airline- Gulf Air
Flights from Thailand1 route
Flights from Egypt0 routes
Flights from China1 route
Flights from Sri Lanka1 route
FromTo CMB DAC ColomboDhaka Available airlines2 airlines- FitsAir
- SriLankan Airlines
Airlines flying Bangkok to Roi Et
Thai AirAsia is the only airline on the route, and it flies from Don Mueang only. There are no flights from Suvarnabhumi to Roi Et.
The lowest Thai AirAsia fares include cabin baggage only. Add a checked bag when you book and read the fare rules before paying.
Departure and arrival airports
DMK Don Mueang International Airport
- Codes
- IATA DMK, ICAO VTBD
- Terminal
- Terminal 2 for domestic flights
- Location
- About 24 km north of central Bangkok, beside Vibhavadi Rangsit Road
- Getting there
- SRT Dark Red Line from Krung Thep Aphiwat, about 20 minutes; airport buses A1 to A4; taxis
ROI Roi Et Airport
- Codes
- IATA ROI, ICAO VTUV
- Location
- Highway 2044, Thawat Buri district, north-east of Roi Et town
- To town
- 15 to 25 minutes by taxi; no bus or rail link
- Terminal
- Single level, enlarged at the end of 2024
How to book Bangkok to Roi Et for less
Three things that make this trip easier.
DMKthe only Bangkok airport on the route
Fly from Don Mueang, not Suvarnabhumi
Roi Et flights leave from Terminal 2 at Don Mueang. If you land internationally at Suvarnabhumi, use the free inter-airport shuttle and allow several hours for the transfer.
15–25 mintaxi into town
Arrange your ride before you land
There is no bus from Roi Et Airport. Taxis meet the flights but drift away once the passengers have gone, so pre-book a car if your flight might run late.
60 minRoi Et bag drop closes before departure
Mind the bag-drop cut-off
Thai AirAsia closes bag drop at Roi Et an hour before departure. The drive from town is short, so leaving your hotel 90 minutes before the flight is plenty.
Travelers are asking
No questions yet about Bangkok to Roi Et flights. Ask the community or our travel team, and the answer will show here once it is published.
Be the first to ask
Our travel team answers questions about Bangkok to Roi Et flights
Reviews and questions
Contribute:
No reviews yet. Be the first to review this routeFlown Bangkok to Roi Et recently? Tell other travellers how check-in, the flight and the arrival went.
Need help?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Getting there
Don Mueang (DMK), from Terminal 2. Thai AirAsia, the only airline on the route, does not fly to Roi Et from Suvarnabhumi.
About an hour for the 419 km straight-line distance. Add the trip out to Don Mueang and the 15 to 25 minute drive from Roi Et Airport into town when you plan the day.
No. We could not find a scheduled airport bus or any rail link. Taxis wait at the exit when flights land, and you can also book a car with driver in advance.
A free shuttle bus runs between the two airports for passengers with an onward ticket. Taxis are the other option. Road times across Bangkok vary widely, so allow several hours between flights, especially on separate tickets.
Sixty minutes before departure for Thai AirAsia. This matters on the way back to Bangkok, so leave town about 90 minutes before your flight.
Yes. Many passengers come from those neighbouring provinces. A car with driver booked in advance is the easiest way to continue there, since there is no public transport from the terminal.
In Thawat Buri district, on Highway 2044, north-east of Roi Et town. It opened to civil flights in 1999 on the site of a much older army airfield.
Rental companies, including Thai Rent a Car, list desks in the arrivals hall. Few cars are kept there, so reserve one before you travel.
What's included
Not on the lowest fares, which cover cabin baggage only. Add checked baggage while booking; it costs less online than at the airport counter.
General
No. Roi Et has one scheduled route, to Don Mueang, so trips elsewhere in Thailand connect in Bangkok.
Timing & weather
November to February, when the weather is cool and dry. March to May is very hot, and the rains run from about May to October.
Prices & payment
Yes. Taxis expect payment in baht, and we could not confirm an ATM in the terminal. Withdraw money in Bangkok before you fly.
