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U‑Tapao Airport

The closest airport to Pattaya — 40 km along a quiet provincial highway. Handles charter and regional flights from Russia, the CIS and Thai regional cities.

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U-Tapao Airport
To Pattaya
40 km · 40 min
1 terminal

Useful to knowbefore you land

  1. Arrival flow: small terminal — immigration and baggage typically take 15-25 minutes. Domestic arrivals are even faster, no immigration at all.

  2. Services: currency exchange and a local SIM counter are right outside the arrivals exit, in the same hall as the meeters.

  3. Navigation: everything runs in a single line — passport control, baggage belt, exit. The driver waits right at the exit with a name sign — no separate Meet & Greet corner to look for.

About the airport

About U-Tapao Airport

Opened as a military airbase in 1962; civilian operations started in 1976. After the 2017 terminal expansion the airport handles up to 5 million passengers a year: charters from Russia and the CIS, plus domestic Bangkok Airways flights. A single passenger terminal — navigation is straightforward, hard to get lost.

  • Civilian flights since
    1976
  • To Pattaya
    40 km · 40 min
  • Flight profile
    Charter & regional

What every transfer includes

The price is locked in at booking. No on-the-spot surcharges for luggage, night hours or waiting.

  1. Meet & greet in the arrivals hall
  2. Free wait up to 2 hours
  3. Bottled water onboard
  4. Free cancellation up to 12 hours
  5. Flat rate, no surcharges
  6. 24/7 support in English and Russian
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Flat rate per car — no surcharges for luggage, night rides or traffic.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a transfer from U-Tapao cost?
From U-Tapao we run three destinations: to Pattaya (40 km) — from THB 1050, to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) — from THB 1450, to Don Mueang Airport (DMK) — from THB 1950. This is a flat per-car rate, with no extra charges for luggage, night hours or traffic. Exact prices by car type — in the «Where travellers go from U-Tapao» block above: they're pulled live from the system and always up to date.
Where does the driver meet me at U-Tapao?
Right in the main arrivals hall, at the exit from the baggage claim area. U-Tapao is a compact single-terminal airport — there's no separate Meet & Greet zone, the driver stands with a Thai Go name sign in the same hall as friends and family meeting passengers. Hard to mix up — your booking name is on the sign.
How long does the driver wait after landing if the flight is delayed?
2 hours from the plane's actual landing — we track the flight automatically by its number. Delays are common on charter flights, but they don't trigger extra fees: the pickup time shifts automatically. If the delay exceeds 2 hours, message support and we'll work it out individually with no penalties.
Why is the transfer more expensive than the bus or counter-taxi?
The minibus (~THB 250 per passenger) waits until it's full — up to an hour, then stops at every hotel along the way, 40-90 min total. The official counter taxi (~THB 900) is dispatched in queue order, the queue during charter arrivals stretches 20-30 minutes, and there's no advance booking. A Thai Go transfer arrives at the booked time, no waiting, no transfers, and the price is for the whole car (not per passenger) — often cheaper if you're a couple or trio.
What cars are available for transfers from U-Tapao?
Three classes: Comfort (up to 3 passengers and 2 luggage pieces) — Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Teana, Mazda 6, Toyota Corolla; Minivan (up to 4 passengers and 2 luggage pieces) — Toyota Innova Crysta, Toyota Fortuner, Toyota SUV, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Isuzu MU-X; Minibus (up to 9 passengers and 5 luggage pieces) — Toyota VAN, Toyota Commuter, Hyundai Staria, Nissan Urvan. All cars come with air conditioning and bottled water onboard.
Can I pay the driver in baht on arrival?
Online payment only at booking — currency exchange is available in the small terminal but the rate is poor. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, plus SBP and MIR cards from Russian banks. The exchange rate is locked at payment. Tips are optional, in cash or by transfer.
What if my flight is cancelled or I reschedule?
Message support at least 3 hours before the original pickup time: we'll reschedule the booking for free or refund in full. For charter flights we keep contingency for common reschedule scenarios — reach us on Telegram thaigo_help_bot or at help@thai-go-trip.com.
Is there a difference between domestic and international arrivals?
From the meeting point of view — no. Both international and domestic passengers come out into the same arrivals hall, and the driver waits in the common zone with a name sign. The only difference is that domestic arrivals exit faster — no immigration. We calculate the pickup time from the plane's actual landing, so we meet you on time in both cases.
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Book your transfer in advance

Book your car in 2 minutes. The final price is locked in at confirmation and won't change due to traffic or flight delays.

  1. Choose

    Enter your flight details, pick a car class, and pay online

  2. Confirm

    Receive a voucher with meeting details within 30 minutes

  3. Meet

    A manager meets you at the terminal with a name sign

  4. Ride

    Direct route to your hotel at the locked-in price

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Confirmation within 30 minutes after payment

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