How to find cheap flights to Utapao Airport (UTP)
Currently, $248 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Utapao Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to UTP for $457.
Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to UTP goes up or down.
It's typically recommended to book about one month before you plan to depart. That's when you're most likely to get the best price on tickets to Rayong, where Utapao Airport is located.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Rayong. This will list every airport around your departure and destination points.
Search for plane tickets to Utapao Airport that have one stop or more. Taking an indirect route can help you save. Once your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Rayong
June is generally the cheapest month to catch a flight to Rayong.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to UTP, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
If you'd love to experience Rayong at its liveliest, book your flights to UTP for August. Going on holiday during peak seasons generally means more things to do than at other times.
April is the quietest period of the year to travel if you're after a more relaxed pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Rayong then.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider what kind of conditions you want to get away in. Rayong is warmest in April, averaging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF), January is when temperatures are lowest.
Want to leave the umbrella at home? December is the driest month in Rayong, averaging three days of rain.
July brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 25 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Flying to Utapao Airport (UTP): What you need to know
Travel to Rayong in one go. These are some of the major airlines that offer direct flights to Utapao Airport:
If you want to jet off with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your UTP plane ticket with Bangkok Airways. Up to 79% of its flights to this airport arrive as planned.
UTP is located in the UTC+7 timezone.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to UTP? These hotels near Utapao Airport offer the perfect place to relax and unwind:
Start your trip to Rayong sooner by grabbing a car hire in UTP. Drive Car Hire, Avis and Localrent are popular suppliers to choose from here.
Flights taking off from Utapao Airport land as scheduled 77% of the time. This figure highlights the airport's performance when it comes to punctuality.
Getting to central Rayong from Utapao Airport (UTP)
UTP is about 40 kilometres from central Rayong.
You'll get to the centre in around 55 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to UTP.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Grab a room at one of these guest-approved picks in Rayong:
Rayong highlights
Put these leading sights at the top of your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Rayong:
Saeng Chan Beach: The perfect spot to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is around 5 kilometres south-west of the city centre.
Garden Home by noi: Take a breather here while exploring Rayong. This park is roughly 5 kilometres east of the centre.
Mae Ramphueng Beach: Take a tour of this landmark next. About 11 kilometres south-east of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Rayong experience.
How to get to Chon Buri from Utapao Airport (UTP)
On your way to the nearby city of Chon Buri? It's about 88 kilometres from UTP. Give yourself around 1 hour 10 minutes to drive there.
Travelling from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Si Racha
Si Racha is about 56 kilometres from Utapao Airport if that's where you're going.
Travelling there by car will take you roughly 1 hour.
Explore more of Thailand
There's a whole lot more to experience in Thailand, starting with Bangkok. Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and The Royal Place 2 are must-do's in this city, which is about 129 kilometres north-west of Rayong. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is the most convenient airport for Bangkok.
Chon Buri makes a great addition to your trip to Thailand. You'll find it roughly 80 kilometres north of Rayong. Phra Phutthasihing Hall, Chaloem Prakiarti Rama 9 Park and King Rama V Monument are among the highlights.
Or head to Nakhon Ratchasima, about 274 kilometres north-east of Rayong. Night Safari Korat, Saveone Night Market and Butterfly Park are among the many reasons to go.