Which airport should I fly into for Surat Thani?

For long-haul and international flights, Phuket International Airport (HKT) is the main gateway near Surat Thani. The closest airport, Surat Thani Airport (URT), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Surat Thani?

The nearest is about 14 mi (22 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Surat Thani?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Surat Thani

The closest airports to Surat Thani, Thailand: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Surat Thani, Thailand is Surat Thani Airport (URT), about 14 mi (22 km) away — roughly 26 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Phuket International Airport (HKT).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
URT	Surat Thani AirportSurat Thani, Thailand	14 mi / 22 km	26 min	Regional
USM	Samui AirportNa Thon (Ko Samui Island), Thailand	57 mi / 92 km	1 hr 43 min	Regional
NST	Nakhon Si Thammarat AirportNakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand	59 mi / 95 km	1 hr 46 min	Regional
KBV	Krabi AirportKrabi, Thailand	76 mi / 122 km	1 hr 46 min	Regional
KAW	Kawthoung AirportKawthoung, Myanmar (Burma)	83 mi / 133 km	1 hr 55 min	Regional
HKT	Phuket International AirportPhuket, Thailand	99 mi / 160 km	2 hr 19 min	International
VBP	Bokpyinn AirportBokpyinn, Myanmar (Burma)	152 mi / 244 km	3 hr 31 min	Regional
HDY	Hat Yai International AirportHat Yai, Thailand	169 mi / 272 km	3 hr 56 min	International

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Surat Thani Airport (URT) is the most convenient at about 14 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Phuket International Airport (HKT) (99 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Surat Thani. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with URT.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near URT saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Surat Thani is Surat Thani Airport (URT), about 14 mi (22 km) away — roughly 26 min by road.