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PHS Phitsanulok Airport

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Phitsanulok Airport (PHS) serves Sukhothai, about 55 km southeast of Sukhothai. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAPHS
ICAOVTPP
ServesSukhothai
From centre55 km
Non-stop2
Airlines3
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Elevation47 m

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The airport in numbers

Phitsanulok Airport — facts & history

We pulled Phitsanulok Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 373,236 passengers in 2020, against a peak of 689,392 in 2019.

Passengers / year
373,236
as of 2020
Peak traffic
689,392
in 2019
Elevation
47 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Department of Airports
Passengers per year, 2009–2020

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Phitsanulok Airport to Sukhothai

The airport is about 55 km southeast of Sukhothai, about 76 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Bangkok (BKK): Airport Rail Link to the centre (~30 min, cheap). Don Mueang (DMK): bus/train. Phuket, Krabi, Samui: minibus or metered taxi.

Taxi & apps: At BKK take a taxi from the official rank on Level 1, metered + a small airport fee. Don't take a 'fixed price' from the arrivals hall. Grab (legal) solves this. Estimated fare to the centre: ฿599–฿952.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~53 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~76 min฿599–฿952
Private transfer~76 minfixed upfront
Car rental~76 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Phitsanulok Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~฿599–฿952 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Phitsanulok ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Phitsanulok Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Nok Air · Thai AirAsia · Airlink Zambia

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Phitsanulok Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Phitsanulok Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Phitsanulok shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Phitsanulok Airport to the centre of Sukhothai?
Bangkok (BKK): Airport Rail Link to the centre (~30 min, cheap). Don Mueang (DMK): bus/train. Phuket, Krabi, Samui: minibus or metered taxi. The airport is about 55 km southeast of Sukhothai, about 76 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Phitsanulok Airport to Sukhothai?
Roughly ฿599–฿952 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Phitsanulok Airport?
At BKK take a taxi from the official rank on Level 1, metered + a small airport fee. Don't take a 'fixed price' from the arrivals hall. Grab (legal) solves this.
What's the cheapest way from Phitsanulok Airport to Sukhothai?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Bangkok (BKK): Airport Rail Link to the centre (~30 min, cheap). Don Mueang (DMK): bus/train. Phuket, Krabi, Samui: minibus or metered taxi.
Can I get from Phitsanulok Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Bangkok (BKK): Airport Rail Link to the centre (~30 min, cheap). Don Mueang (DMK): bus/train. Phuket, Krabi, Samui: minibus or metered taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Phitsanulok Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Bangkok, Chiang Mai. 3 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Phitsanulok Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Phitsanulok Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Phitsanulok Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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