UTP U-Tapao International Airport
U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) serves Pattaya, about 30 km southeast of Pattaya. 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.
U-Tapao International Airport — facts & history
We pulled U-Tapao International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.9M passengers in 2018.
Figures: Wikidata (CC0)
Getting from U-Tapao International Airport to Pattaya
The airport is about 30 km southeast of Pattaya, about 44 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: ฿360–฿571.
Tipping: Round up.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~31 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~44 min | ฿360–฿571 | |
| Private transfer | ~44 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~44 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From UTP to nearby cities
Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | 131 km | 138 min | ฿1379–฿2190 |
Which way suits you from U-Tapao International Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~฿360–฿571 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 Pattaya ahead, no terminal surprises.
Where you can fly from U-Tapao International Airport
Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:
- קרבי HKT
- שדה התעופה קו סאמוי USM
Airlines here: Bangkok Airways
Left luggage & lost and found at U-Tapao International 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.
Hotels near U-Tapao International Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
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About this page
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026