Located 25 km west of Surat Downtown, Surat Thani Airport is a great place for anyone seeking a flight in or out of the province as it offers both domestic and international flights on a daily basis. Getting to the airport is very easy as Surat Thani has several options for transportation. The first option is by bus, if you happen to be anywhere near the 3 bus stations in Surat Thani or you are in Bangkok or Krabi then you can get one or more bus/minivan rides to the airport, depending on your current location. Another way to get to the airport is by bus and boat especially if you are in any of the surrounding islands like Koh Phangan, Koh Tao or Koh Samui. Surat Thani also has a really nice train station that has multiple train rides coming in from many places like Bangkok, Chumphon and more, you can get a bus ride or minivan to the airport from the train station as well depending on the availability.

Surat Thani Airport Information

Surat Thani Airport is the central hub for all flight transportations in the province. It is used as a common ground to move between the surrounding island as well as it is the only airport in the region. The airport has over 2 million passengers each year, certifying its popular status. It also doubles as a Royal Thai Force active base aside from commercial flights.

Highlights

City Pillar Shrine
This is a site that contains great cultural value as well as it is gorgeous. It is one of the amazing religious sights in Surat Thani, its location is in Mueang Surat Thani district 84000. Some locals believe that Surat Thani’s spirit lives within this magnificent place and there are many ceremonies done celebrating the spirit. When you are there, you can buy incense, flowers, and candles for the ceremony and you might be lucky enough to see a photoshoot for a Thai wedding.

Koh Tao
One of the amazing things about Surat Thani is that it is near many amazing islands like Koh Tao. Koh Tao is a must visit location for those who want to chill in a calm and beautiful atmosphere and for diving enthusiasts and experts. Its laid-back vibe will remove all your stress and make you enjoy life even more with a new attitude. Koh Tao is fit for many watersport activities like diving and snorkeling among others.

Surat Thani Airport Ang Thong National Park

Ang Thong National Park
In case you are wondering what is Ang Thong National Park? Well, it’s a huge archipelago that contains more than 42 islands located South of Thailand’s Central Coast. there are many trips and tours of the park offered and tourists seem to really enjoy them, as they get to take in the breathtaking view of the islands. The park is also known for its very precious wildlife like amphibians, fish, and birds.

Surat Thani Airport Khao Sok National Park

Khao Sok National Park
Home to incredibly rare species, Khao Sok National Park is a nature reserve in Surat Thani Province consisting of huge limestone formations, dense and green virgin jungles. The park also features the marvelous manmade lake called Cheow Lan Lake. The park features amazing species of tigers, hornbill birds, Rafflesia flower and gibbons among many more.

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