Thailand is one of the most visited countries in Southeast Asia. The country is known for its tropical climate and scenic destinations frequented by tourists for sightseeing.

Previously known as Siam, Thailand offers many historical, cultural, and natural attractions from Buddhist arts and architecture to delicious cuisines and breath-taking sandy beaches across the country.

Currently, Thailand has 9 international and 11 domestic commercial airports. Today, we are looking into the 5 main airports available in Thailand.

Starting from 1 April 2022, pre-departure COVID-19 tests are no longer required for entry. Travellers can register for the Thailand Pass under three entry programs.

1. The Test and Go program is for fully vaccinated travellers who will be exempted from quarantine. Travellers need to have COVID-19 insurance and book at a SHA+ Hotel for the arrival day while waiting for the RT-PCR test result.
2. The SandBox program for fully vaccinated travellers entering Phuket and Samui. No quarantine is required. However, a minimum of 5 nights' stay is required at a designated SHA+ Hotel in Pattaya, Phuket, Khao Lak, Krabi, Samui, Koh Phang Ngan, or Koh Tao before continuing their journey to other parts of Thailand.
3. The Alternative Quarantine program is for unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated international travellers. A mandatory 5-night quarantine must be fulfilled at a designated quarantine hotel in Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Pattaya, Phuket, or Samui before travellers can travel to other parts of Thailand.

List of the main airports in Thailand:

• Suvarnabhumi Airport
• Don Mueang International Airport
• Chiang Mai International Airport
• Hat Yai International Airport
• Phuket International Airport

Suvarnabhumi Airport is Thailand’s largest airport serving the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. It has a 7-storey single terminal to cater for domestic and international passengers.

The airport is located 31 kilometres away from the city centre and accessible via Airport Rail Link, regional train, bus, and taxi.

• Website:https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/
• Contact: (66) 2132 1888
• Location: No. 999, Moo 1, Nong Prue Sub-district, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province

Top airlines in operation:

• Cathay Pacific
• Druk Air
• Gulf Air
• Jetstar Asia Airways
• Scoot
• Singapore Airlines
• Thai Airways International
• Thai Smile
• Thai Vietjet Air

Facilities available in the airport:

• Telephone and internet booth
• Airport lounge
• Mobile charging
• Medical services
• Information counter
• Baggage services
• Wi-Fi

COVID-19 safety protocols for arrival:

• Travellers must have a printed copy of all documents related to the Thailand Pass program.
• Travellers need to undergo health screening including an RT-PCR test (nasal swab for 6 years and above, and saliva for below 6 years old) and immigration procedures.

Don Mueang International Airport is one of the oldest operating airports in the world. The airport commenced its operation in 1924 and now caters for the Bangkok Metropolitan region alongside Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The airport has two terminals for domestic and international flights, respectively.

• Website: https://donmueang.airportthai.co.th/
• Contact: (66) 25352111/25351277/25351192
• Location: 222 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Sanambin Subdistrict, Don Mueang District, Bangkok 10210

Top airlines in operation:

• Scoot
• Thai AirAsia
• Thai Lion Air

Facilities available in the airport:

• Telephone and internet booth
• Airport lounge
• Mobile charging
• Medical services
• Information counter
• Baggage services
• Wi-Fi
• Tourist assistance centre
• Prayer room

COVID-19 safety protocols for arrival:

• Travellers must have a printed copy of all documents related to the Thailand Pass program.
• Travellers need to undergo health screening including an RT-PCR test (nasal swab for 6 years and above, and saliva for below 6 years old) and immigration procedures.

Chiang Mai International Airport was established in 1921 as Suthep Airport and currently operates for both commercial and military purposes.

The airport has two terminals: one for domestic and another for international passengers. It is the gateway via air for travellers to reach Chiang Mai and the Lamphun region.

• Website:https://chiangmai.airportthai.co.th/
• Contact: (66) 53 922 000
• Location: 60 Mahidol Rd, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai

Top airlines in operation:

• Scoot
• Bangkok Airways
• Nok Air
• Thai AirAsia

Facilities available in the airport:

• Medical services
• VAT refund
• Baggage services
• Mobile charging

COVID-19 safety protocols for arrival:

• Travellers must have a printed copy of all documents related to the Thailand Pass program.
• Travellers need to undergo health screening including an RT-PCR test (nasal swab for 6 years and above, and saliva for below 6 years old) and immigration procedures.

Hat Yai International Airport is an international airport situated in the Songkhla Province.

Dubbed as the Gateway to Southernmost Thailand, Hat Yai International Airport connects travellers to mainly Songkhla, Satun, Narathiwat, Yala and Pattani provinces.

The airport operates in a single terminal and caters for both domestic and international flights.

• Website: https://hatyai.airportthai.co.th/
• Contact: (66) 7422 7131-1
• Location: 99 Moo 3, Khlong La, Khlong Hoi Khong, Songkhla

Top airlines in operation:

• Scoot
• Bangkok Airways
• Nok Air
• Thai AirAsia

Facilities available in the airport:

• VAT refund
• Medical services
• Airport lounge

COVID-19 safety protocols for arrival:

• Travellers must have a printed copy of all documents related to the Thailand Pass program.
• Travellers need to undergo health screening including an RT-PCR test (nasal swab for 6 years and above, and saliva for below 6 years old) and immigration procedures.

Phuket International Airport is the third busiest airport in Thailand after Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang Airport.

This airport is also known as the Gateway to Andaman as it connects travellers to beautiful beaches by the Andaman Sea in this region.

Phuket International Airport has one domestic terminal and one international terminal to cater for the incoming passengers within Thailand and from overseas.

• Website: https://phuket.airportthai.co.th
• Contact: (66) 7635 1122
• Location: No. 222 Moo 6, Mai Khao Subdistrict, Thalang District, Phuket Province

Top airlines in operation:

• Jetstar Asia Airways
• Scoot
• Singapore Airlines
• Thai AirAsia
• Thai Smile

Facilities available in the airport:

• Information counter
• Baggage services
• Airport lounge

COVID-19 safety protocols for arrival:

• Travellers must have a printed copy of all documents related to the Thailand Pass program.
• Travellers need to undergo health screening including an RT-PCR test (nasal swab for 6 years and above, and saliva for below 6 years old) and immigration procedures.

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