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Finding Cheap Flights To Pattaya

Pattaya is primarily served by U-Tapao Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP), located about 45 minutes south of the city. While Bangkok's main airports are also accessible for arrivals, U-Tapao functions as a convenient, less-crowded alternative, focusing on charter, low-cost, and some scheduled flights from regional destinations and a few long-haul routes.

The airport receives a mix of scheduled and charter arrivals. Key scheduled routes include domestic flights from popular islands like Phuket (HKT) and Chiang Mai (CNX), as well as international connections from major cities in China, Singapore (SIN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), and Taipei (TPE). Charter flights from Russia, China, and Europe are common during the peak tourist season into UTP. There are also limited direct long-haul charter arrivals from cities like Moscow and Novosibirsk.

U-Tapao is a base for the low-cost carrier AirAsia and is served by Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet Air, and Bangkok Airways for arrivals. Charter operations into UTP are handled by various airlines like I-Fly, Azur Air, and others. The presence of LCCs helps keep fares competitive on select arrival routes.

To find cheap flights to Pattaya, book AirAsia and other LCC routes into UTP 1-2 months in advance. For a vastly greater selection of destinations and typically lower fares on intercontinental flights into the Pattaya region, most travelers use Suvarnabhumi (BKK) or Don Mueang (DMK) airports in Bangkok, which are about a 1.5 to 2-hour drive from Pattaya. Always compare the total cost (flight + transfer) of flying into UTP versus BKK/DMK. U-Tapao is best for specific direct arrival routes or package tour charters into Pattaya, while Bangkok's airports are superior for flexible, budget-friendly global travel to the region followed by a bus or private transfer to Pattaya.

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July 16, 2018

Cheap Flights To Pattaya

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