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Thai AirAsia flies from Lampang to Bangkok Don Mueang nonstop in a little over an hour. The airport is 2 km from town and closes in the evening.
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LPT
Lampang
DMK
Bangkok
- Distance
- 499 km
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Lampang to Bangkok flight guide
Flying from Lampang to Bangkok
In short
Leaving Lampang by air is about as simple as Thai domestic flying gets. The airport sits 2 km south of the centre, the terminal is small, and Thai AirAsia's nonstop to Don Mueang (DMK) covers about 499 km in a little over an hour. It is the only scheduled flight out of Lampang (LPT).
That single route is the thing to plan around. With few departures, a delay on the road or a missed check-in leaves you waiting a long time for the next seat, so arrive around 90 minutes before departure. Thai AirAsia closes check-in 60 minutes before domestic flights. The terminal has a small shop and little else, and the airport shuts in the evening.
Agreeing a fare to LPT, or a driver from the elephant centre
A taxi or local driver from a town-centre hotel takes 10 to 15 minutes. There is no meter culture in Lampang, so agree the fare when you book the ride. If you are coming from Wat Phra That Lampang Luang or the Thai Elephant Conservation Center, a car with driver can drop you straight at the terminal. Returning a rental car at the airport is possible; confirm the arrangement with the company.
Red Line then MRT Blue Line into Bangkok
The flight arrives at Terminal 2 of Don Mueang International Airport, 24 km north of central Bangkok. Take the SRT Red Line from the station across the footbridge to Krung Thep Aphiwat, about 20 minutes, then change to the MRT Blue Line. Airport buses leave from Terminal 1: A1 for Mo Chit, A2 for Victory Monument, A3 for Pratunam and Lumphini Park, A4 for Khao San Road. The public taxi rank is outside Gate 8; expect the meter plus an airport surcharge and tolls.
International connections need care. Lampang flights do not serve Suvarnabhumi, and the free inter-airport shuttle, available to passengers with an onward ticket, can take over an hour in traffic.
Packing Lampang's rooster bowls for the hold
Basic Thai AirAsia fares carry a cabin bag only. Lampang's ceramics, including the town's well-known rooster-pattern bowls, are heavy and fragile; if you are bringing some home, buy a checked bag online in advance and pack them in the middle of soft clothing.
A 2015 terminal on a 1923 airfield
Lampang's passenger terminal is the one opened in stages in 2015, partly on 27 September and fully to the public on 22 October. The airfield itself goes back to 7 November 1923.
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Lampang to Bangkok flights at a glance
Thai AirAsia flies nonstop from Lampang (LPT) to Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK). The 499 km flight takes a little over an hour.
| Flight time | 1h 05m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Best time to go | November to February |
| Distance | 499 km |
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Airlines flying Lampang to Bangkok
Thai AirAsia is the only airline flying Lampang to Bangkok, arriving at Don Mueang Terminal 2.
The basic fare includes a cabin bag only. Add checked baggage online in advance; it costs more at the counter.
Departure and arrival airports
LPT Lampang Airport
- Codes
- IATA LPT, ICAO VTCL
- Location
- About 2 km south of the town centre
- Check-in
- Thai AirAsia closes check-in 60 minutes before departure
- Hours
- About 07:30 to 19:30, closed overnight
- Getting there
- Taxi or hotel car, 10 to 15 minutes from the centre
DMK Don Mueang International Airport
- Codes
- IATA DMK, ICAO VTBD
- Terminal
- Terminal 2 for domestic arrivals
- Into Bangkok
- Red Line, A1 to A4 airport buses, metered taxis, Grab
- To Suvarnabhumi
- Free shuttle with an onward ticket, about 05:00 to midnight
How to book Lampang to Bangkok for less
For the flight back.
60 mincheck-in closes before departure
Treat check-in times strictly
With so few departures from Lampang, a missed flight is expensive. Aim to be at the terminal 90 minutes ahead.
10–15 minhotel to terminal
Book the town taxi ahead
Lampang has few taxis cruising the streets. Ask your hotel to arrange the ride and agree the fare the day before.
20 minDon Mueang to Krung Thep Aphiwat
Use the Red Line on arrival
Bangkok's roads can turn a 30-minute taxi ride into well over an hour. The Red Line avoids the traffic and links with the MRT Blue Line.
Flight, train or bus to Bangkok
The train and bus both run from Lampang to Bangkok, but each takes most of a day or a night.
| Mode | Journey time | Total trip time | One-way fare | Operators and timings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | About 1h 05m | About 3h 30m with transfers | Search fares | Thai AirAsia |
| Train | Roughly 9 to 11 hours | 11 hours or more | SRT Northern Line to Krung Thep Aphiwat | |
| Bus | Roughly 8 to 10 hours | 10 hours or more | Buses to Mo Chit (Bangkok Northern Bus Terminal) |
Where to stay in Bangkok
Stay near a Red Line or BTS station if you want an easy run back to Don Mueang.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Getting there
About 90 minutes before departure. Thai AirAsia closes check-in 60 minutes before domestic flights, and with few departures a missed one is costly.
Don Mueang (DMK), Terminal 2.
No. The airport closes in the evening, and hotels in town are 10 minutes away.
Taxi, local driver or hotel car, 10 to 15 minutes from the centre. Agree the fare in advance.
Only a small shop with drinks and snacks. Eat in town before an afternoon or evening departure.
Airport bus A3 runs from Terminal 1 to Pratunam, Ratchaprasong and Lumphini Park. Pay the flat fare on board.
It is slower, roughly 9 to 11 hours to Krung Thep Aphiwat, but a sleeper saves a hotel night. The flight takes a little over an hour.
Car rental operates at the airport, so returns there are generally possible. Confirm the drop-off time with the rental company, as the desks work around the flight schedule.
Cool-season weekends and Thai public holidays such as Songkran and New Year. Book early on those dates.
About 24 km. The Red Line covers the trip to Krung Thep Aphiwat in about 20 minutes; by road it ranges from 30 minutes to well over an hour.
General
Yes, from Don Mueang Terminal 1 by walking through the indoor link, or from Suvarnabhumi via the free shuttle for passengers with an onward ticket. On separate tickets, allow at least three hours.
Yes, within your cabin allowance, but heavy bowls add up quickly. A checked bag bought online in advance is usually the better option.
