Flying from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Don Mueang Airport (DMK): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Surat Thani Airport to Don Mueang Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Surat Thani and Bangkok are in the same timezone, UTC+7.
Each week, there are 88 Surat Thani Airport to Don Mueang Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, take the 07:40 Nok Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 21:00 with Thai Lion Air.
Your URT to DMK flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak periods, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Surat Thani Airport to Don Mueang Airport, so getting to Bangkok (and then visiting more of Thailand!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Thai AirAsia is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With an impressive 93.33% of services arriving as planned, Nok Air has the best on-time performance for URT to DMK flights.
Handy information about Surat Thani Airport (URT)
Of the departures from Surat Thani Airport, 72% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Surat Thani Airport from central Surat Thani, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Surat Thani Airport to Don Mueang Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to URT:
Arriving at Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Surat Thani Airport to Don Mueang Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DMK instead:
Explore without limits with a Don Mueang Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz and venture far and wide through Bangkok and beyond.
Booking your ride from Don Mueang Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
April is the most popular month for flights from Surat Thani Airport to Don Mueang Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Bangkok in March.
Before locking in your flight from Surat Thani Airport to Don Mueang Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from URT to DMK in January. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) then.