Airport in Pattaya
The airport in Pattaya is called U-tapao or Uthapao and is located 29 kilometers from the center. This airport is international and connects the city with Bangkok and the islands of Phuket and Koh Samui - the main resort areas of Thailand. In addition, charter flights are regularly made to Utapao Airport from other countries, but there are no direct flights from Russia to Pattaya, guests arrive there by direct transfers from Bangkok.
The road to the airport
Before «air gate» Pattaya city can be reached by songthaew - a kind of local shuttle bus that follows in the direction of the airport along the southern highway, or use the services of a motorcycle taxi or tuk-tuk. The most reliable, comfortable and simple option to get to the airport in Pattaya will be the transfer service, which is provided by the airport itself. A minibus picks up from anywhere in the city and delivers to the airport in half an hour. The cost of this service is only eight dollars or 250 baht..
Services and shops
The airport in Pattaya is located next to one of the military bases in Thailand and its main importance is still the transportation of military cargo. That is why the level of service, as well as the capacity of the terminal, is low. Long lines line up at the check-in counter before boarding. You should remember this and arrive at the airport a little in advance, so as not to worry and be in time for everything..
In the passenger terminal of U-tapao airport there is a post office and a pharmacy, as well as travel agency counters where you can book a hotel room or book a tour. There is also a number of duty-free shops, a jewelry store and a souvenir kiosk, where at the very last moment you can buy souvenirs for yourself and your friends..
Food
At the airport itself, you can have a snack before departure in a small restaurant in the terminal, where guests and passengers are offered local cuisine at relatively low prices. Alternatively, you can buy a variety of snacks and drinks at a nearby shop..
Internet
The airport in Pattaya offers visitors the services of an Internet cafe, where you can access the Internet from a stationary computer..
