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Pattaya to Udon Thani flights with Thai Lion Air
Thai Lion Air flies nonstop from U-Tapao, Pattaya's airport, to Udon Thani in about 1 hour 30 minutes on an ATR 72-600 turboprop.
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Nonstop, Thai Lion AirEconomy
UTP
Pattaya
UTH
Udon Thani
- Distance
- 557 km
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Pattaya to Udon Thani flight guide
Flying from Pattaya to Udon Thani
In short
From U-Tapao (UTP), the airport for Pattaya and Rayong, Thai Lion Air runs the only nonstop flight to Udon Thani (UTH) in the upper North-East. The route opened in June 2025 and is flown by an ATR 72-600 turboprop, covering about 557 km in roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
For Isan families working on the eastern seaboard, and for Pattaya residents heading for Laos, it removes the need to travel up to Bangkok first. At launch the flight ran on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Schedules change by season, so check the search for the days it runs on your dates.
U-Tapao Terminal 2, 40 km south of Pattaya
U-Tapao is a naval airport about 40 km south of central Pattaya, off Sukhumvit Road between Sattahip and Ban Chang. Passenger flights use Terminal 2. It is rarely crowded, and two hours before departure leaves time to spare. The scheduled minibus from Pattaya must be booked a day ahead, so many travellers use a taxi or pre-booked car instead.
Checked bags cost extra on the cheapest Thai Lion Air fares
Thai Lion Air's cheapest fares are built for light travellers, and checked bags may need to be added, so read what your fare includes before you pay. Adding a bag when you book is usually cheaper than paying at the airport.
Udon Thani airport and the shared minibus into town
Udon Thani International Airport sits on the south-western edge of the city, 3 to 4 km from the centre. The airfield belongs to the Royal Thai Air Force; during the Vietnam War it was Udorn air base. A shared airport minibus sold at a booth by the arrivals exit drops passengers at their address in town, Grab works here, and taxis quote flat fares, so agree the price before loading bags. The drive to Central Plaza and UD Town takes 10 to 20 minutes.
Heading for Laos? Minibuses to Nong Khai and the Thai side of the Friendship Bridge leave from a counter in arrivals and take about an hour. From the bridge, a shuttle bus crosses into Laos, and Vientiane is 25 km further on.
The cool, dry months from November to February are the best time to visit. From December to February the Red Lotus Sea at Kumphawapi, south-east of the city, is in bloom; go early in the morning, when the flowers are open.
Breaks in the U-Tapao to Udon Thani service since June 2025
Thai Lion Air's U-Tapao to Udon Thani service has had breaks. It started on 11 June 2025 as one of the first routes under the Department of Airports' New Route, New Airline scheme, which gave new interregional routes a 50% discount on landing and parking fees for a year, and it launched with four return flights a week. The flight then dropped out of the schedule for a spell, and aviation analysts CAPA reported its resumption on 29 October 2026. Because the timetable has moved more than once, check the exact days in the search before you book a hotel in Udon or a bus to the Lao border.
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The Nation, May 2025CAPA, 29 October 2026
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Pattaya to Udon Thani flights at a glance
Thai Lion Air flies nonstop from U-Tapao (UTP), Pattaya's airport, to Udon Thani (UTH) with an ATR 72-600. The 557 km flight takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
| Flight time | 1h 30m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Best time to go | November to February |
| Distance | 557 km |
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Airlines flying Pattaya to Udon Thani
Thai Lion Air is the only airline on the route, which it opened in June 2025 with an ATR 72-600 turboprop.
The flight does not run every day. Check what your fare includes for checked luggage before paying.
Departure and arrival airports
UTP U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport
- Codes
- IATA UTP, ICAO VTBU
- Location
- About 40 km south of central Pattaya, off Sukhumvit Road
- Terminal
- Terminal 2
- Arrive
- Two hours before departure is plenty
UTH Udon Thani International Airport
- Codes
- IATA UTH, ICAO VTUD
- Location
- South-western edge of Udon Thani, 3 to 4 km from the centre
- Into town
- Airport minibus, Grab or taxi, 10 to 20 minutes
- For Laos
- Minibuses to Nong Khai and the Friendship Bridge, about an hour
How to book Pattaya to Udon Thani for less
Three things to check before booking.
4 daysa week at launch in 2025
Check the operating days
The route started on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Days change by season, so build your trip around the dates on sale.
ATR 72-600turboprop on the route
Price in your luggage
Thai Lion Air's lowest fares suit light travellers. Add checked bags at booking if you need them.
About 1 hourminibus to the Friendship Bridge
Go on to Laos the same day
Vans to Nong Khai and the bridge meet most flights. From there, a shuttle bus crosses to Laos and Vientiane is 25 km on.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Getting there
Yes. Thai Lion Air flies nonstop from U-Tapao, the airport south of Pattaya, to Udon Thani.
About 1 hour 30 minutes on an ATR 72-600 turboprop, for a distance of roughly 557 km.
No. When it launched in June 2025 it ran on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Days can change by season, so check your date in the search.
By taxi, pre-booked car or the scheduled minibus, which picks up from Pattaya hotels if you book a day ahead. Allow 40 minutes to an hour for the drive.
About 3 to 4 km. The ride to the centre around Central Plaza and UD Town takes 10 to 20 minutes.
Minibuses meet most flights and sell tickets at a counter straight ahead in arrivals. The trip to Nong Khai or the Thai side of the Friendship Bridge takes about an hour.
Not directly. Take the minibus to the Friendship Bridge, clear Thai exit formalities, ride the bridge shuttle bus into Laos, then a taxi, tuk-tuk or bus the last 25 km to Vientiane.
Only until about 22:00. The aerodrome works roughly from 06:00 to 22:00, so it is not a place to wait overnight.
Yes. CAPA reported on 29 October 2026 that Thai Lion Air had resumed the route after a break. Search your date, since the days flown have changed since the June 2025 launch.
General
An ATR 72-600, a twin-propeller regional aircraft. It is smaller and slower than a jet but well suited to a route of this length.
What's included
It depends on the fare. The cheapest fares are aimed at light travellers, so check what your ticket includes and add a bag at booking if you need one.
Timing & weather
From about December to February. The lake at Kumphawapi is best early in the morning, before the flowers close in the midday heat.
