The Coral Executive Lounge
Domestic Departures, Airside, Terminal 2, near Gates 4–5 · daytime hours
Pay at the door
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Udon Thani International Airport Guide (UTH)
Minibus into town, vans to Nong Khai and the Laos border, the Coral lounge and everything inside the terminal. Ask a question
In short
Udon Thani's airport has two terminals on the south-western edge of the city, 10 to 20 minutes from town. A shared minibus drops you at your hotel for about ฿80, and minibuses also meet most flights for Nong Khai and the Laos border, about ฿150 to ฿200 and an hour away. Wi-Fi is free; the terminal closes overnight.
By the bookingMentor Travel Desk · Updated · How we research
Udon Thani is a short, simple airport with one job for many visitors: getting them to Udon city, Nong Khai or the Laos border quickly. This guide covers the terminal, the transport counters and the few services worth knowing about.
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What to expect
Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) sits about 3 km south-west of central Udon Thani in north-eastern Thailand, some 450 km from Bangkok. It is the busiest airport in the upper north-east, with several airlines flying to Bangkok and other Thai cities. It suits business travellers, visitors to the 2026–27 Horticultural Expo, and anyone flying in to cross the Mekong to Vientiane in Laos, about an hour's drive to the border.
From Udorn air base to regional hub
The airfield opened in 1932. During the Vietnam War, as Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, it was a front-line base for the United States Air Force and the Asian headquarters of Air America. The Royal Thai Air Force still owns it: Wing 23 of the 2nd Air Division is based here, and its 231 Squadron flies Alpha Jets bought second-hand from the German Air Force and delivered in 2001, after earlier years on F-5s. The Department of Airports runs the civil side and counts Udon among its most profitable airports.
Udon Thani in late 2026: the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo runs from 1 November 2026 to 14 March 2027, and daily shuttle buses are planned between the airport and the Expo sites. Terminal B has been fitted with customs, immigration and quarantine facilities while the Department of Airports seeks full international designation, and a third terminal is planned for completion by 2028. Expect busier check-in halls on Expo weekends.
On 8 February 2006 a team of skydivers from 31 countries built a 400-way freefall formation over the airport, a world record at the time.
The 3,048 m runway and published hours
The single asphalt runway, 12/30, is 3,048 m long and 45 m wide. The airfield sits 176 m above sea level and has Category 8 fire cover. The aerodrome's published hours are 06:00 to 22:00 local time, and the terminal follows the flight schedule, so it is not a place to spend the night. Customs and immigration are available on request.
2 million passengers in 2025
Udon handled 2,012,155 passengers in 2025, up 6.96 percent, on 13,737 aircraft movements, with 475 tonnes of freight. That is close to its 2015 level of 2.2 million and three times the 677,411 passengers of 2006.
In 2018 Udon Thani was named, with Chumphon, Sakon Nakhon and Tak, among the regional airports to be expanded and handed to Airports of Thailand. A transfer was scheduled for 2023, but the aeronautical publication still lists the Department of Airports as operator. Terminal B has been fitted with customs, immigration and quarantine facilities while the department seeks full international designation, and a third terminal is planned for completion by 2028.
Mostly domestic routes from Udon
Almost every flight is domestic. Thai AirAsia flies to Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, Chiang Mai and Phuket. Nok Air serves Don Mueang and Chiang Mai, Thai Lion Air flies to Don Mueang, Hat Yai and U-Tapao, and Thai Airways and Thai Vietjet fly to Suvarnabhumi. Thai Vietjet reported a weekly Saturday flight from Wuxi in China in 2026, and its SkyConX product lets you check bags through to Tokyo, Osaka, Taipei and Da Nang via Suvarnabhumi.
Two connected terminal buildings
Passenger facilities are spread across two connected buildings, and the layout is compact and easy to read. Expect coffee shops, a buffet restaurant on the first floor, souvenir stalls, ATMs, free WiFi and car hire desks. Landside has the most food; airside is mainly snacks and coffee. The Coral Executive Lounge airside takes walk-in payment and lounge-programme members, and booking at least an hour ahead is advised. A post office and tourist information desk operate at the airport. The Udon Airport Hotel, about 500 m from the terminal, suits very early departures.
Shuttle buses to the 2026 to 2027 Horticultural Expo
The Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo runs from 1 November 2026 to 14 March 2027, with daily shuttle buses planned between the airport and the Expo sites. Expect busier check-in halls on Expo weekends and arrive at least 90 minutes before departure.
Landside and airside
Landside at Udon Thani means the check-in halls, arrivals area, transport counters, shops and the first-floor buffet. Airside is the gate area beyond security, where the Coral Executive Lounge is. On a domestic flight you can usually leave and re-enter through security, but the choice airside is small, so eat first.
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Good to know
- IATA / ICAOUTH / VTUD
- Terminals in useTerminal 1 · Terminal 2
- OpenAbout 06:00 – 22:00
- To city centre~4 km
- Fastest to the cityCar hire with driver
- Free WiFiYes
- Lounges1
- CurrencyThai baht (฿ THB)
About this guide
How we research this airport guide
This guide is written and maintained by the bookingMentor Travel Desk. We check opening hours, airlines and transport against Department of Airports and airline sources, and updated it most recently for the Horticultural Expo and the Terminal B international upgrade.
Last updated . Minibus, van and taxi fares are typical figures reported by travellers and can change. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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Checked against trusted sources:
Thai Department of Airports and AIP ThailandAirline websites and route announcementsThai and regional news coverage of the airport upgrade
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- Thai Department of Airports and AIP Thailand
- Airline websites and route announcements
- Thai and regional news coverage of the airport upgrade
- Lounge operator listings
- CAAT Aeronautical Information Publication, VTUD Udon Thani
Flight board
Departures and arrivals listed on bookingMentor for Udon Thani International Airport.
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Airlines at this airport
Carriers with scheduled passenger flights at Udon Thani. Bangkok routes run several times a day.
Domestic carriers
5 airlines
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Thai Airways International ThailandIATA TG ICAO THARoutes, baggage & check-in
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Thai Lion Air ThailandIATA SL ICAO TLMRoutes, baggage & check-in
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Thai AirAsia ThailandIATA FD ICAO AIQRoutes, baggage & check-in
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Nok Air ThailandIATA DD ICAO NOKRoutes, baggage & check-in
- Thai Vietjet ThailandIATA / ICAO codes not listed yetAirline guide coming soon
No domestic match
Airport lounges
One lounge serves departing passengers, run by a third-party operator.
Water, showers & mobile charging
Drinking water
Bottled water is sold in the convenience store and cafés. Do not drink the tap water in Thailand; buy a sealed bottle landside, where it is cheaper.
Showers
There are no public showers in the terminal. Lounge showers are not advertised, so ask the lounge before you buy a pass.
Mobile charging
Charging stations sit in the seating areas. Thailand uses types A, B, C, F and O sockets at 220 V, and most two-pin European and flat-pin US plugs fit.
Luggage storage & lockers
No luggage storage details yetLeft-luggage services and rates at Udon Thani Airport are not listed yet. Check with the airport information desk on arrival.Ask the travel team
WiFi & connectivity
Free WiFi
Yes
Time limit
None advertised
Registration
Not documented
SIM cards
Not confirmed at the airport
Free WiFi covers the terminal. A SIM counter is not guaranteed, so if you need a Thai SIM, buy one at Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang before your flight, or at a phone shop in Central Plaza Udon.
Food & drinks
Choice is limited but enough for a wait. Landside has the most options; airside is mainly snacks and coffee.
First-floor buffet restaurant
Landside, first floor
Hot Thai dishes served buffet-style, the only proper sit-down meal in the terminal
Daytime hoursCoffee shops
Landside and airside
Coffee, iced drinks and pastries
Daytime hoursConvenience store
Terminal
Water, snacks and instant noodles
Daytime hoursMore airport information
What you will actually find in the terminal. Try "car", "cash" or "Nong Khai".
Airport minibus counterTo the right as you leave arrivals. Shared minibus to any address in Udon for about ฿80 per person.
ATMsCash machines in the terminal. Thai ATMs charge foreign cards a fixed fee of around ฿220 per withdrawal.
Car hireAvis, Hertz and Sixt desks in the terminal.
Car parkingA large free car park outside the passenger terminal.
Charging stationsIn the seating areas landside and at the gates.
Coral Executive LoungePaid lounge airside in Terminal 2, near Gates 4 and 5.
Currency exchangeExchange counter hours vary and may not cover late arrivals. Carry some baht.
Free WiFiCovers the terminal, with no registration documented.
Luggage wrappingAvailable in the check-in area.
Nong Khai and Friendship Bridge minibusCounter straight ahead in the arrivals hall. Vans meet most flights for the one-hour run north.
Post officeA postal counter at the airport, open roughly 10:00 to 18:00.
Souvenir shopsSmall shops selling Isan snacks, textiles and gifts. No large duty-free area.
Thai massageA massage service operates in the terminal, handy before an evening flight.
Tourist informationA tourist office desk at the airport, plus an airport information desk for flight questions.
Wheelchair assistanceRequest through your airline when you book, or call the airport on +66 42 244 426.
Nothing matches that search. Try "sim", "wifi", "bag" or "food".
Airport hours
Terminal
About 06:00 – 22:00
Check-in opens
About 2 hrs before
Check-in closes
45 min before
Overnight access
Not open overnight
The aerodrome's published operating hours are 06:00 to 22:00 local time, and the terminal follows the flight schedule. Shops and counters open around the first departures and close after the last arrival.
Arriving and departing, step by step
Udon Thani is small enough that every step takes minutes, not hours. Here is the order of things.
From the aircraft to Udon, Nong Khai or the border
- 1Walk to baggage claim
Domestic flights park close to the terminal. There is no immigration on a domestic arrival, so head straight to the belts.
- 2Collect your bags
Belts are a few steps from the gate area. Bags from a single flight usually arrive within 15 minutes.
- 3Choose your ride in arrivals
The minibus counter for town is to the right as you leave, and the Nong Khai and Friendship Bridge counter is straight ahead. Buy your ticket before you go outside.
- 4Meet your driver or hire car
Pre-booked drivers wait in the arrivals hall. Avis, Hertz and Sixt desks are inside the terminal, with free parking outside.
From the kerb to the gate at Udon Thani
- 1Arrive 90 minutes early
That is ample on a normal day. Give yourself two hours on holiday weekends and during the Horticultural Expo.
- 2Check in and drop bags
Find your airline on the screens. Thai Vietjet SkyConX passengers can check bags through to Japan, Taipei or Da Nang via Suvarnabhumi here.
- 3Eat before security
The buffet restaurant on the first floor and the coffee shops landside offer more choice than the gate area.
- 4Security and gate
Security is quick outside peak waves. The Coral Executive Lounge is near Gates 4 and 5 in Terminal 2 if you want a quieter seat.
Getting to & from the airport
The airport is on the south-western edge of Udon Thani, so every option into town is short and cheap. For Nong Khai and Laos, the minibus counter in arrivals is the simplest start. A shared minibus, sometimes signed as a limousine, drops each passenger at their address for about ฿80; buy the ticket at the booth to the right of the arrivals exit. Grab works in Udon, with a car to the centre about ฿150 in 2024, and Grab Bike costs around ฿60 for one rider with little luggage. Taxis charge flat fares of ฿200 to ฿400; agree the price before loading bags. Avis, Hertz and Sixt have desks inside, and you need an International Driving Permit with a foreign licence. A car with a driver booked on bookingMentor suits a day trip to the Red Lotus Sea at Kumphawapi, the Ban Chiang heritage site or Nong Khai. Many travellers land here for Laos, since it puts Vientiane within reach on a domestic Thai fare. A van counter straight ahead in arrivals sells seats to Nong Khai hotels or the Thai side of the Friendship Bridge for about ฿150 to ฿200, a ride of about an hour. From the bridge a shuttle bus crosses into Laos, and a taxi, tuk-tuk or Bus 14 covers the 25 km to Vientiane. Lao visas on arrival are issued at the bridge for many nationalities; check the rules for your passport.
Car hire with driver
Best for: Nong Khai, Ban Chiang, Red Lotus LakePriceFixed when you book
PickupMeets you at arrivals
Book byTrip, day or week
Pre-book a car with driver on bookingMentor. Useful for the Red Lotus Sea at Kumphawapi, the Ban Chiang heritage site or a day trip to Nong Khai, where public transport is patchy.
Book car hire on bookingMentorAirport minibus
Best for: Solo travellers into UdonFareAbout ฿80 per person
To city10 – 20 min
TicketsCounter right of arrivals exit
A shared minibus, sometimes signed as a limousine, drops each passenger at their chosen address in town. Buy the ticket at the booth before you walk outside.
Minibus to Nong Khai
Best for: Nong Khai and the Laos borderFareAbout ฿150 – ฿200
JourneyAbout 1 hour
TicketsCounter straight ahead in arrivals
Vans meet most flights and run to Nong Khai hotels or the Thai side of the Friendship Bridge. From the bridge, the shuttle bus crosses into Laos and a taxi, tuk-tuk or Bus 14 covers the 25 km to Vientiane. Lao visas on arrival are issued at the bridge.
Ride-hailing
Best for: Couples and small groupsTypical fareAbout ฿150
To city10 – 20 min
Bike optionAbout ฿60, one rider
Grab works in Udon Thani, and a car to the centre cost about ฿150 in 2024. Grab Bike is cheaper but takes one passenger and little luggage.
Taxi
Best for: Late arrivals without dataTypical fare฿200 – ฿400
To city10 – 20 min
BookingCounters in the terminal
Taxis wait in front of the terminal and can be booked at the desks inside. Drivers usually quote a flat price rather than use a meter, so agree it before loading bags.
Self-drive car hire
Best for: Touring Isan independentlyCompaniesAvis, Hertz, Sixt
DesksInside the terminal
ParkingFree
International rental firms have desks in the terminal. Thai roads in the North-East are straightforward, but you need an International Driving Permit alongside your licence.
Book car hire on bookingMentorSecurity & safety
Udon Thani Airport is calm and well run. The risks are mostly about transport prices and getting caught out by the airport closing at night.
1Buy transport tickets at the countersUse the minibus and taxi counters inside arrivals rather than drivers who approach you. The counter price is fixed and printed.
2Agree taxi prices firstUdon taxis rarely run the meter. Confirm the full fare to your hotel before the bags go in the boot.
3Carry your passport to the borderIf you are taking the van to the Friendship Bridge, keep your passport, a photo and US dollars for the Lao visa on arrival in your hand luggage, not the van's boot.
4Do not plan a night in the terminalThe airport works roughly 06:00 to 22:00. A missed last connection means a hotel in town, not a bench.
Pro tip: if you are heading to Vientiane, get on the first Nong Khai minibus after your flight. The Friendship Bridge is busiest late in the afternoon, and arriving early leaves time to sort the Lao visa and still reach Vientiane in daylight.
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Visitors are asking
Yes, Thai AirAsia flies nonstop between Udon Thani and Phuket.
No. Udon Thani railway station is in the city centre, about 15 minutes away by minibus or Grab.
On Thai Vietjet SkyConX itineraries, yes, with the connection made at Suvarnabhumi.
About 50 minutes to an hour from either Bangkok airport.
It is shared. The Royal Thai Air Force owns the airfield and flies Alpha Jets from the military side.
Thailand uses types A, B, C, F and O at 220 V.
Expect more passengers between November 2026 and March 2027, especially on weekends.
No. Airport vans stop at the Thai side of the Friendship Bridge or in Nong Khai.
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Sleeping at the airport
Udon Thani Airport closes for the night, so there is no realistic way to sleep in the terminal. If you have an early flight, stay in town or at a hotel near the airport.
Rest & relaxation zones
No rest zone details yetFree rest or quiet zones at Udon Thani Airport are not listed yet.Ask the travel team
Cots for sleeping
No cot details yetCot details for stranded travellers are not listed here yet. Your airline's desk is the first place to ask.Ask the travel team
Sleep pods, day rooms & transit hotel
Two places are close enough to walk or take a very short ride; the city centre is ten minutes further.
Nearest hotel
About 500 m
Udon Airport Hotel Landside
About 500 m from the terminal
The nearest hotel to the airport, useful for a very early departure or a late arrival when you do not want to go into town.
Closest bed to the terminal
TaNiTa Lagoon Resort Landside
About 2 km from the airport
A quieter resort-style option a few minutes from the terminal, for travellers who prefer space to a city-centre hotel.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying through Udon Thani.
Checked against Department of Airports, aeronautical and airline sources, October 2026.
About 3 to 4 km. The drive to the centre around Central Plaza and UD Town takes 10 to 20 minutes depending on traffic.
Buy a seat on the shared airport minibus at the counter in arrivals, about ฿80 per person to your hotel. Grab cars cost roughly ฿150, and taxis waiting outside ask more. A pre-booked car with driver on bookingMentor meets you at arrivals.
Minibuses meet most flights and sell tickets at a counter straight ahead in the arrivals hall. Expect about ฿150 – ฿200 per person and roughly an hour to Nong Khai town or the Thai side of the Friendship Bridge.
Not directly. Take the airport minibus to the Friendship Bridge, clear Thai exit formalities, then ride the bridge shuttle bus into Laos and a taxi, tuk-tuk or Bus 14 the last 25 km to Vientiane. Direct Udon–Vientiane buses leave from the city bus station, not the airport.
No. The aerodrome publishes operating hours of about 06:00 to 22:00, and the terminal is quiet outside the flying day. You cannot plan to sleep inside overnight.
Very few. Nearly all flights are domestic, though Thai Vietjet reported a weekly Wuxi service in 2026 and Terminal B has been fitted out for customs and immigration while the airport applies for full international designation. Most international trips connect through Bangkok.
Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air, Thai Vietjet and Thai Airways. Between them they link Udon Thani with Bangkok Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hat Yai and U-Tapao.
Ninety minutes before a domestic departure is enough on most days. Allow two hours during Songkran, New Year and Expo weekends, when check-in queues build quickly.
Yes. The Coral Executive Lounge is airside in the domestic departures area of Terminal 2, near Gates 4 and 5. It accepts paid walk-ins and lounge-programme members, with daytime hours only.
Yes, free WiFi covers the terminal, and charging stations are dotted around the seating areas.
There are ATMs in the terminal. Exchange counter hours vary and are not guaranteed for late arrivals, so carry some baht for the minibus or Nong Khai van.
We could not confirm a public left-luggage service. If you need to store bags, ask your hotel or the information desk before you rely on it.
Yes. Avis, Hertz and Sixt have desks in the terminal, and parking outside is free. If you would rather not drive, book a car with driver on bookingMentor.
Udon Airport Hotel is about 500 m from the terminal, and TaNiTa Lagoon Resort is roughly 2 km away. Most visitors stay in the centre, ten minutes' drive away.