Bangkok to Surat Thani Flights

New Bangkok International Airport

If you're on the hunt for affordable flights from Bangkok, make your job a whole lot easier by booking your travel with Orbitz.com. You'll be able to find the low fare you're looking for by comparing multiple pricing options at once and choosing the one that best fits your budget. New Bangkok International Airport, also called Suvarnabhumi Airport, is located about 18 1/2 miles east of downtown Bangkok. Located 16 miles from downtown Bangkok, the airport offers service from 96 airlines from all over the world.

Transportation to New Bangkok International Airport

One of the easiest ways to get to and from New Bangkok International Airport is via the Airport Rail Link. The Rail Link's express service runs nonstop between the terminal in the city and the airport, and the entire $4.75 trip takes about 15 minutes. You could also rent a car through Orbitz.com if you prefer to drive yourself. The car rental companies represented here include Avis, Hertz and Budget.

Parking at New Bangkok International Airport

There are both short-term and long-term parking options at New Bangkok International Airport. The short-term daily rate is 250 baht, or about $7.88. The daily rate for long-term parking is 140 baht, or roughly $4.41.

Dining at New Bangkok International Airport

If you've got time before your flight, you can try one of the airport's half dozen sit-down restaurants, which offer a wide range of cuisine. Kinramen restaurant is a popular choice, and offers delicious Japanese noodle dishes like soba and udon. Prices here range from about $4-$5 per meal. If you're in a rush, you'd be better served at one of the airport's fast food joints, which include Dairy Queen and Burger King. Let Orbitz.com help you find affordable flights from Bangkok and book all your other travel needs.

Surat Thani Airport

Surat Thani Airport is your gateway to all of the attractions of southern Thailand, and Orbitz.com is your source for cheap flights to Surat Thani. Located about nine miles west of Surat Thani city, Surat Thani Airport serves both domestic and international flights on airlines such as Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, and Thai Airways International.

Transportation Options at the Airport

Many passengers who arrive at Surat Thani Airport rent a car so that they can explore south Thailand at their leisure. Surat Thani Airport hosts a wide variety of rental car companies, including Sixt, Budget, Europcar, and Avis. Passengers wishing to hire a taxi instead of renting a car can find a taxi queue outside the arrivals area of the passenger terminal. If you are headed to somewhere other than downtown Surat Thani, you might want to check with the taxi counters inside the terminal to see if you can get a flat fare rate to your destination instead of a metered rate. As an example, the rate to Khanom typically runs about 1,500 to 1,800 Thai bhat. Mini-buses to Koh Samui are also available at a low cost if that is your final destination.

Weather in Surat Thani

Surat Thani is a tropical city, so the weather stays warm year round. Average temperatures range from 72 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit, with the hottest days occurring in April and May and the coolest weather happening between October and December. Thunderstorms are most likely from March to June, while most months of the year experience occasional light-to-moderate rain.

Vacationing in Surat Thani

Most travelers use Surat Thani as their entry point to the islands off the coast of Thailand or the coastal beaches of the thin peninsula that makes up the southern end of this country. Kho Samui and Kho Pha Ngan are popular nearby destinations. For visitors interested in nature, Khao Sok National Park is nearby. Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach vacation or an adventure-packed holiday, find cheap flights to Surat Thani on Orbitz.com.