Thailand has international flight connections with a vast number of destinations worldwide. Before starting to plan your trip to the Southeast Asian country, explore the most important information about Thailand international airports, airlines serving these routes and the most popular flights to Thailand.
Arrival at Thailand International Airports
Foreign tourists arriving at Thailand international airports can enter the country on Visa Exemption, Visa on Arrival or with a visa obtained in advance from one of Thai embassies and consulates worldwide. Thailand entry requirements depend on your passport, planned duration of your stay and the purpose of your visit.
For more information on Thailand visa options, explore our guide to Thailand Visa.
Thailand International Airports
There are currently 12 international airports in Thailand even if not all of them might be currently receiving international flights.
Thailand international airports are the following:
Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) - the main transportation hub of the country, receiving few hundreds of international flights every day
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) - the second airport in Bangkok, mainly used by low-cost carriers with more than 100 international flights scheduled daily
Phuket International Airport (HKT) - the third busiest airport in Thailand, located on the country's largest island and the most popular holiday destination Phuket
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) - the main travel hub of Northern Thailand, located in Chiang Mai and receiving about 20-25 international flights a day
Krabi International Airport (KBV) - the airport in the popular Krabi province, receiving a number of international flights from Southeast Asia and more distant countries
Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) - the southernmost international airport in Thailand, receiving international flights from the neighboring Malaysia and Singapore
Samui International Airport (USM) - the private international airport on one of Thailand's most popular islands Koh Samui mainly used by international charter flights and receiving just few international scheduled flights
Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) - the northernmost international airport in Thailand, mainly receiving international flights during high season
Surat Thani International Airport (URT) - the airport in the province with popular islands Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao mainly served by domestic flights and currently receiving some international charter flights only
U-Tapao International Airport - Rayong/Pattaya (UTP) - the airport near the popular resort city Pattaya, receiving several international scheduled flights from Asia but mainly used by seasonal charter flights
Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) - the international airport close to the border with Laos, currently receiving only domestic flights
Nakhon Si Thammarat International Airport (NST) - the newest Thailand international airport in Nakhon Si Thammarat, currently only served by domestic flights
One of the airports in Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang) most probably will be the point of your arrival to Thailand as Bangkok is best served by the biggest number of international flights offered by long-haul and full-service carriers.
Phuket and Chiang Mai are other possible destinations if you are taking a full-service flight.
If you are arriving from another country in the region, you have much wider selection of the smaller international airports to choose from as they are mostly served by low-cost carriers offering flights around Southeast Asia.
Flight tickets on the most popular international routes can be booked here:
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok
Flights from Singapore to Bangkok
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket
Flights from Singapore to Phuket
Flight options for a trip to Thailand can be found with the help of this search form.
Map of International Airports in Thailand
For locations of all international airports in Thailand see our Map of Airports in Thailand.
Airlines in Thailand
Thailand is the base for several airlines - THAI international, Bangkok Airways, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lionair. Thai VietJet Air and Nok Air.
Many international full-service carriers fly to Thailand, making it easily reachable destination. All world leading airlines such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, ANA, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, EVA Air, Qantas Airways, Lufthansa, Air France and many others serve Bangkok so you won't be short of options to choose from.
The country is well-served by low-cost carriers as well and you can expect to find a very reasonably priced flights virtually from anywhere in Southeast Asia. Low-cost airlines such as AirAsia, Jetstar, Scoot, Lionair, Firefly, VietJet Air and Nok Air offer international flights to several international airports in Thailand.
Flight tickets for a trip to Thailand from different destinations in Southeast Asia can be booked with the help of this search form.
Tips
If you're arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport, the easiest and cheapest way of reaching center of Bangkok is taking Airport Rail Link. Check how to reach the city center by train from Bangkok Airport.
