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Fly to Ubon Ratchathani in about 1 hour 5 minutes with Nok Air, Thai AirAsia or Thai Lion Air from Don Mueang, or Thai Airways and Thai VietJet from Suvarnabhumi.
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Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani flight guide
Flying from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani
In short
Ubon Ratchathani, in Thailand's far east, is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes from Bangkok by air. Various airlines fly there from Don Mueang (DMK); two fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK). The two cities are about 482 km apart.
Ubon is best known for its Candle Festival at the start of Buddhist Lent in July, when temples parade huge carved wax sculptures through town, and for the Mekong cliffs of Pha Taem National Park with their prehistoric paintings. It is also the usual flying route to southern Laos: buses from Ubon's bus station cross at Chong Mek and continue to Pakse. Thai Airways' winter 2026/27 schedule lists 14 Ubon flights a week from Suvarnabhumi.
Don Mueang Terminal 2 or Suvarnabhumi for Ubon
Don Mueang's Terminal 2 handles its domestic flights, with the Red Line station across a footbridge. Suvarnabhumi is better if you arrive in Thailand on an international flight and want to connect on Thai Airways or Thai VietJet Air. Transport to each is in the Don Mueang guide and Suvarnabhumi guide.
Fixed-fare taxi coupons and the bus via Central Plaza
Ubon Ratchathani Airport sits on the northern edge of the city, so most hotels are 10 to 15 minutes away. Taxis work on fixed-fare coupons bought at arrivals, and an airport bus runs via Central Plaza to the bus station, which is handy if you are going straight on to Laos. The terminal is small and quick to get through, with coffee counters, an ATM and car hire desks, and it closes roughly 22:00 to 06:00. The airfield is also an air force base, home to the F-5 fighters of 21st Wing. The Ubon Ratchathani airport guide explains the coupon taxis and the route to Chong Mek.
Which Ubon fares include a checked bag
On Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air and Thai VietJet Air, the cheapest fares include a cabin bag only. Thai Airways includes checked baggage in economy.
Cool months for Pha Taem and July's Candle Festival
November to February is cool and dry, the best time for Pha Taem and the Mekong. The Candle Festival falls in July, in the rainy season, and hotels fill well in advance. March to May is very hot.
From a 1921 epidemic airstrip to a wartime air base
Ubon Ratchathani's airfield dates from 1921, when doctors and medicines were flown in during a smallpox and cholera epidemic in Warin Chamrap. In 1955 it became a Royal Thai Air Force base used by the United States and Australian air forces during the Vietnam War.
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Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani flights at a glance
Various airlines fly nonstop from Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) to Ubon Ratchathani (UBP), and two fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK). The 482 km flight takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
| Flight time | 1h 05m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Best time to go | November to February |
| Distance | 482 km |
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Airlines flying Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani
Multiple low-cost airlines fly from Don Mueang; Thai Airways International and Thai VietJet Air fly from Suvarnabhumi.
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Nok Air ThailandIATA DD ICAO NOKRoutes, baggage & check-in
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Thai AirAsia ThailandIATA FD ICAO AIQRoutes, baggage & check-in
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Thai Lion Air ThailandIATA SL ICAO TLMRoutes, baggage & check-in
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Thai Airways International ThailandIATA TG ICAO THARoutes, baggage & check-in
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Thai VietJet Air ThailandIATA VZ ICAO TVJRoutes, baggage & check-in
Book early for the July Candle Festival. Low-cost fares usually exclude checked bags.
Departure and arrival airports
DMK Don Mueang (DMK) or Suvarnabhumi (BKK)
- Codes
- IATA DMK, ICAO VTBD. Suvarnabhumi is IATA BKK.
- Terminal
- Domestic flights at Don Mueang use Terminal 2
- Getting there
- SRT Red Line, A-buses or taxi
- Check-in
- Arrive at least 2 hours before departure
UBP Ubon Ratchathani Airport
- Codes
- IATA UBP, ICAO VTUU
- Location
- Northern edge of Ubon city, about 3 km from the centre
- Into town
- Fixed-fare taxi coupons at arrivals; airport bus via Central Plaza to the bus station
- Opening hours
- Roughly 06:00 to 22:00
How to book Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani for less
Three things to know before flying to Ubon.
JulCandle Festival, start of Buddhist Lent
Plan the Candle Festival months ahead
The festival is Ubon's busiest time. Flights and central hotels sell out, so book as soon as the dates are confirmed.
10–15 minto most hotels
Buy a taxi coupon at arrivals
Taxis at Ubon run on fixed-fare coupons sold in the arrivals hall, so there is no meter or haggling.
Chong Mekborder crossing to Laos
Going on to Pakse?
Take the airport bus to the bus station, where international buses leave for Pakse via the Chong Mek border.
Flight, train or bus to Ubon Ratchathani
Ubon is the end of the Northeastern line, and both train and bus take most of a day.
| Mode | Journey time | Total trip time | One-way fare | Operators and timings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | about 1h 05m | About 3 hours with transfers | Search fares | 5 airlines |
| Train | about 9 to 11 hours | Day or overnight | State Railway of Thailand, Northeastern line to Ubon Ratchathani station in Warin Chamrap | |
| Bus | about 9 to 10 hours | 10 to 11 hours | Coaches from Bangkok Bus Terminal (Mo Chit) |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Getting there
From Don Mueang you can fly Nok Air, Thai AirAsia or Thai Lion Air. From Suvarnabhumi the choice is Thai Airways International or Thai VietJet Air.
About 1 hour 5 minutes for roughly 482 km. The train takes nine hours or more, so flying saves most of a day.
Buy a fixed-fare coupon at the counter in arrivals and hand it to the driver. Most hotels in the centre are 10 to 15 minutes away.
Yes. An airport bus runs via Central Plaza to Ubon's bus station, which is also where buses leave for Laos.
Pha Taem is on the Mekong near Khong Chiam, east of the city. Most visitors hire a car or driver for the day, as public transport is limited.
No. Ubon Ratchathani airport is open from about 06:00 to 22:00, so overnight waiting in the terminal is not possible.
The airfield belongs to the Royal Thai Air Force and is home to the F-5 fighters of 21st Wing. The civil terminal is run separately by the Department of Airports.
No, from Suvarnabhumi, Thai Airways International's hub. Thai VietJet Air also flies from Suvarnabhumi, while the other airlines use Don Mueang.
A small terminal with coffee counters, snack bars, souvenir shops, an ATM, currency exchange, a post counter and car hire desks. There is no large restaurant.
General
Yes. From Ubon bus station, international buses run to Pakse through the Chong Mek border crossing. It is the usual way to reach southern Laos from Bangkok.
Timing & weather
In July, at the start of Buddhist Lent (Khao Phansa). Exact dates follow the lunar calendar, so check them before booking and reserve early.
