Udon Thani International Airport
Udon Thani, Thailand
Udon Thani International Airport
Gateway to Thailand's northeastern Isan region.
- ›Operated by Airports of Thailand (AOT), a state-owned enterprise.
- ›Served as a major Royal Thai Air Force base and U.S. military base during the Vietnam War.
- ›Located approximately 50 kilometers from the Lao border and the Friendship Bridge.
- ›Handles both domestic and limited international routes, including services to regional Asian destinations.
- ›Udon Thani has one of the largest expat communities in Thailand, contributing to airport demand.
Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) serves as the primary air gateway to Thailand's upper northeastern Isan region, a city with deep roots in both ancient Ban Chiang culture and the American military presence during the Vietnam War era. The airport handles a mix of domestic Thai routes and select international connections, particularly to regional hubs in Southeast Asia. It plays a vital role in linking the agriculturally rich and culturally distinct Isan heartland to the rest of the country and beyond.
- Passenger Terminal — A single modern terminal handling both domestic and international departures and arrivals under one roof.
- Metered taxis available at the designated rank outside the arrivals hall
- Songthaew (shared red pickup trucks) operating routes into the city centre
- Private airport transfer services bookable through hotels or online
- Car rental desks available inside the terminal from local and international providers
- Tuk-tuks for short trips to nearby accommodation or the city fringe
- Centara Hotel Udon Thani
- Pullman Udon Thani
- Charoen Hotel Udon Thani
- SR Residence Udon Thani
- Prajaktra Design Hotel
Inside the terminal, passengers will find a modest selection of Thai quick-service restaurants, coffee outlets, and convenience stores suitable for light meals before departure. The city of Udon Thani itself, just a short ride away, is renowned for its Isan cuisine including grilled meats, som tam, and the local specialty Gai Yang Udon. Night markets such as the UD Town outdoor market offer an excellent spread of street food for those with time before their flight.
- Arrange your taxi or transfer in advance during peak holiday periods as demand at the rank can exceed supply.
- The currency exchange counters inside the terminal offer reasonable rates, but city banks and authorised booths typically offer better deals.
- Udon Thani's city centre is only about 4–6 kilometres from the airport, so even tuk-tuk rides are affordable and practical.
- Check whether your international flight requires a separate domestic connection via Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang airports, as direct international routes from UTH are limited.
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Udon Thani International Airport is in the Nong Khon Kwang subdistrict, Mueang Udon Thani district, Udon Thani province in northeastern Thailand. It is approximately 450 kilometres (280 mi) northeast of Bangkok. In 2006, the airport had 677,411 passenger movements and 1,558 MT cargo movements. In 2013, the airport handled 1,325,305 passengers. In 2015, it handled 2,213,689 passengers and 3,678 tonnes of freight. It has been managed by the Department of Airports (DOA).
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