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Phitsanulok Airport

Phitsanulok, Thailand

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Phitsanulok Airport

Phitsanulok, Thailand
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VTPP
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154 ft
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Gateway to northern Thailand's historic Phitsanulok region.

Opened
1955
Location
Phitsanulok, Thailand
Phitsanulok Airport (IATA: PHS, ICAO: VTPP) is a domestic airport serving Phitsanulok, a major city in lower northern Thailand. It provides essential air connectivity for the region, linking the city to Bangkok and other domestic destinations. The airport is operated by Airports of Thailand (AOT) and serves as an important transport hub for travelers visiting the historic city, which is home to the famous Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat temple. The facility handles both commercial and military aviation, as it shares its runway with a Royal Thai Air Force base. Passenger volumes are modest compared to Thailand's major international airports, but the facility plays a meaningful role in supporting regional tourism and commerce in the upper central and lower northern plains of Thailand.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Passengers can reach central Phitsanulok by taxi or songthaew (shared pickup truck), as the airport is located approximately 5 kilometers from the city center.
Airlines here
Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air have operated routes here, with Bangkok Airways and Nok Air also serving the airport at various times.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport shares its runway with a Royal Thai Air Force installation.
  • ›It is one of several AOT-managed domestic airports in Thailand.
  • ›Phitsanulok is strategically located near major highways connecting northern and central Thailand.
  • ›The airport serves as a gateway for tourists visiting historical sites such as Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat.
  • ›Elevation of the airport is approximately 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level.
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Gateway to northern Thailand's ancient temples and verdant river valleys

Phitsanulok Airport is a small domestic airport serving Phitsanulok, a historic city in lower northern Thailand straddling the Nan River. Originally developed to support military and civilian connectivity in the region, it serves as a convenient entry point for visitors heading to Sukhothai Historical Park and surrounding heritage sites. The airport handles limited daily flights, primarily operated by Thai AirAsia and Nok Air, linking the city to Bangkok.

Terminals
  • Passenger Terminal — A single modest terminal handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic check-in, boarding, and baggage facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Metered taxis available outside the arrivals hall
  • Songthaew (shared pickup trucks) serving the city centre
  • Private car hire and ride-hailing apps such as Grab
  • Hotel shuttle services offered by select properties
Nearby Hotels
  • Topland Hotel & Convention Centre
  • Amarin Lagoon Hotel
  • Pailyn Phitsanulok Hotel
  • Grand Riverside Hotel
Dining

Inside the terminal, dining options are limited to a small café and convenience counter offering snacks, beverages, and light Thai meals. The city centre, about 4 kilometres away, offers a far wider selection including riverside restaurants serving local specialties like Phitsanulok-style pad see ew and fresh river fish. The famous floating restaurants along the Nan River are a popular dining destination for arriving visitors.

Traveller Tips
  • Book flights early as services are limited to one or two frequencies per day on most routes.
  • Arrange onward transport to Sukhothai Historical Park in advance, as direct public bus connections can be infrequent.
  • Carry some Thai baht cash as card acceptance at smaller local transport providers is limited.
  • Visit Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat in the city centre, home to the revered Phra Phuttha Chinnarat Buddha image, before heading further north.
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Routes

PHS → DMKDD · 738
PHS → DMKFD · 320
PHS → CNXK8 · CNC
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Phitsanulok Airport
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Phitsanulok Airport is in Amphoe Mueang Phitsanulok, Phitsanulok province of Northern Thailand. The airport is south of the city's downtown area.

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