Flying from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani International Airport (UBP): What you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Bangkok's main airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Explore your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani International Airport (UBP) jetting off from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 10 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani International Airport flight.
Ubon Ratchathani (where Ubon Ratchathani International Airport is located) and Bangkok share the UTC+7 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Ubon Ratchathani International Airport (UBP) is the most popular route. There are 28 direct departures a week to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, hop on the last flight with Thai Airways International at 4:15pm. Go for the first BKK to UBP departure operated by Thai Airways International at 7am if you want to get going earlier.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bangkok to UBP. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Go straight to your destination from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Direct flights from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani International Airport (UBP) operate from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani International Airport with Thai Airways International. This popular airline operates services from BKK.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Thai Airways International from BKK to UBP.
Thai Airways International stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 87.7% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
67.87% of flights departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport reach their destination on time.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Think about kicking off your journey from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). You can book a direct Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani International Airport (UBP) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
Popular airlines that have direct flights from Bangkok to UBP taking off from DMK include:
Thai AirAsia is the go-to airline for bookings on the DMK to UBP route.
The carrier with the best on-time performance is Thai AirAsia. Its Don Mueang International Airport to Ubon Ratchathani International Airport flights arrive as scheduled 72.83% of the time.
DMK is around 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Bangkok to UBP flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance of 66.48%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Ubon Ratchathani International Airport (UBP)
Book a hotel close to UBP if you're catching a late flight from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Ubon Ratchathani International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Budget or Sixt to explore Ubon Ratchathani and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani International Airport flight.
Getting from Ubon Ratchathani International Airport (UBP) to central Ubon Ratchathani
Ubon Ratchathani International Airport to central Ubon Ratchathani is around 3 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani International Airport (UBP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani International Airport is R 304. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 767. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Bangkok to UBP if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Affordable Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani International Airport (UBP)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Ubon Ratchathani. July is when most people book flights from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani International Airport (UBP), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Ubon Ratchathani is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your Bangkok to UBP plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Ubon Ratchathani
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Ubon Ratchathani right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani International Airport:
Ubon Ratchathani Cultural Centre and วัดมหาวนาราม are a couple of big attractions to put on your Ubon Ratchathani travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Ubon Wanarom Arboretum.
Explore more of Thailand
Ubon Ratchathani has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Thailand waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres west of Ubon Ratchathani, a visit to Nakhon Ratchasima will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Night Safari Korat, Saveone Night Market and Butterfly Park.
If you're looking to explore another side of Thailand, consider Khon Kaen, roughly 257 kilometres north-west of Ubon Ratchathani. Wat Nong Wang, Bueng Thung Sang and Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre are highlights.
