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Fly back to Bangkok from Surat Thani in about 1 hour 10 minutes: Nok Air, Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air to Don Mueang, Thai VietJet to Suvarnabhumi.
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- Distance
- 555 km
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Surat Thani to Bangkok flight guide
Flying from Surat Thani to Bangkok
In short
Surat Thani is where many island holidays end. A number of low-cost airlines fly nonstop to Bangkok: several airlines land at Don Mueang (DMK), and Thai VietJet Air lands at Suvarnabhumi (BKK). The flight covers about 555 km and takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Ferry and coach tickets from Samui, Phangan and Tao
Coming back from Koh Samui, Koh Phangan or Koh Tao, the usual route is a combination ticket: ferry to the mainland, then a coach that drops you at Surat Thani International Airport. These tickets are sold on the islands and timed around the boats, so pick a flight that leaves well after the coach is due, and allow for rough seas from October to December. From Surat Thani town, the airport is about 21 km west in Phunphin district, around 30 minutes by road, and an airport bus also connects the two. The Surat Thani airport guide has more.
The terminal is simple: check-in on the ground floor, a restaurant, coffee shop and snack kiosks on the first floor, and fewer outlets airside, so eat before you go through security. There is no left luggage and no bank exchange counter, though there are ATMs.
Don Mueang via Red Line or a long-haul link
Multiple airlines fly to Don Mueang, where domestic flights arrive in Terminal 2. The SRT Red Line across the footbridge reaches Krung Thep Aphiwat in about 20 minutes, and airport buses and taxis also run into the city; see the Don Mueang airport guide. If you are flying home from Thailand, Thai VietJet Air's Suvarnabhumi flight saves a cross-town transfer, and the Suvarnabhumi airport guide explains the terminal. Landing at Don Mueang with an international flight from Suvarnabhumi the same day, you can use the free shuttle from Terminal 1, Gate 6, but leave at least four hours between flights.
Cheaper bags online than at the Surat Thani counter
Every airline on this route is low-cost, and the cheapest fares include only a cabin bag. Holiday luggage usually needs a checked bag, which costs less when bought online in advance than at the Surat Thani counter.
Ferry delays in the October to December wet season
The Gulf side is mostly dry from January to August. October to December is the wet season, when ferries can be delayed and a later flight gives you more room.
Tenth busiest in Thailand, 21 km from the city
Surat Thani International has handled more than two million passengers a year, which puts it tenth in Thailand. It has run since 15 April 1981 on one 2,500 m runway, and the 21 km from the city means you should not leave the ride from town until the last minute.
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Surat Thani to Bangkok flights at a glance
Various airlines fly nonstop from Surat Thani (URT) to Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK), and Thai VietJet Air flies to Suvarnabhumi (BKK). The 555 km flight takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
| Flight time | 1h 10m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Best time to go | January to August |
| Distance | 555 km |
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Airlines flying Surat Thani to Bangkok
Multiple low-cost airlines fly to Don Mueang; Thai VietJet Air is the only airline flying to Suvarnabhumi.
All fares on the route are low-cost; buy checked baggage with your ticket.
Departure and arrival airports
URT Surat Thani International Airport
- Codes
- IATA URT, ICAO VTSB
- Location
- Phunphin, about 21 km west of Surat Thani town
- From the islands
- Ferry and coach combination tickets end at the airport
- Good to know
- No left luggage; ATMs but no exchange counter
DMK Don Mueang (DMK) or Suvarnabhumi (BKK)
- Codes
- IATA DMK, ICAO VTBD. Suvarnabhumi is IATA BKK.
- Terminal
- Domestic arrivals at Don Mueang use Terminal 2
- Into the city
- Red Line to Krung Thep Aphiwat in about 20 minutes, A-buses or taxi
- Between airports
- Free shuttle from Terminal 1, Gate 6, with a same-day onward ticket
How to book Surat Thani to Bangkok for less
Three points for the trip from Surat Thani back to Bangkok.
3–6 hisland to airport by boat and coach
Book a later flight after the ferry
Combination tickets depend on the ferry. Choose a flight with a generous gap, especially from Koh Tao.
BKKonly Suvarnabhumi option
Fly Thai VietJet for an international connection
If your flight home leaves from Suvarnabhumi, Thai VietJet Air's flight avoids the transfer from Don Mueang.
1st floorrestaurant and coffee shop
Eat landside
Most food at Surat Thani airport is before security. Airside there are only a few kiosks.
Flight, train or bus to Bangkok
The southern railway and overnight buses run to Bangkok, but the flight is the only way to be in the city by lunchtime.
| Mode | Journey time | Total trip time | One-way fare | Operators and timings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | about 1h 10m | About 4 hours from Surat Thani town with transfers | Search fares | 4 airlines |
| Train | about 9 to 12 hours | Overnight | State Railway of Thailand sleepers from Surat Thani station (Phunphin) to Krung Thep Aphiwat | |
| Bus | about 10 to 12 hours | Overnight | Overnight coaches to the Southern Bus Terminal |
Where to stay in Bangkok
For a last night before flying home, stay near your departure airport or on Sukhumvit, which the Airport Rail Link and BTS link to Suvarnabhumi.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Getting there
Most arrive at Don Mueang, flown by Nok Air, Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air. Thai VietJet Air is the one airline landing at Suvarnabhumi instead.
Expect about 1 hour 10 minutes gate to gate in the air. Surat Thani and Bangkok are some 555 km apart.
Buy a ferry and coach combination ticket on the island. The boat takes you to the mainland and the coach drops you at the airport. Allow several hours and book a flight with time to spare.
Koh Tao is the furthest of the three islands, so allow the longest gap. Choose a flight several hours after the coach's planned arrival, and more in the October to December wet season.
No, there is no left-luggage service at the airport. Keep your bags with you.
Yes, a restaurant, a coffee shop and snack kiosks on the first floor before security. Airside the choice is smaller.
A number of airlines use Don Mueang; Thai VietJet Air uses Suvarnabhumi. Check BKK or DMK on your booking.
In Phunphin district, about 21 km west of Surat Thani town, near the main railway station. It shares its runway with a Royal Thai Air Force base.
No, it is not a 24-hour terminal. If you arrive from the islands the evening before an early flight, stay in Surat Thani town.
General
Use the free shuttle from Terminal 1, Gate 6, with your onward ticket, or a taxi. Leave at least four hours between the two flights, more at rush hour.
What's included
Not on the cheapest fares. All the airlines are low-cost and sell checked bags as an extra, cheaper online than at the airport.
