Travelling from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Surat Thani Airport (URT): what you need to know
Leave enough time to catch your PEN to URT flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Penang International Airport to Surat Thani Airport. Many passengers pass through Don Mueang International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Surat Thani Airport (URT)
R 1,550 is currently the best price for a one-way Penang International Airport to Surat Thani Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 3,014. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from PEN to URT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Penang International Airport to Surat Thani Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Penang International Airport (PEN)
69.54% of flights leaving from Penang International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Penang International Airport from central George Town, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near PEN. Whether you have an early flight from Penang International Airport to Surat Thani Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Surat Thani Airport (URT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Penang International Airport to Surat Thani Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near URT instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Surat Thani Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Drive Car Hire, Hertz or Thrifty and find adventure across Surat Thani and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Surat Thani Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to central Surat Thani
Surat Thani Airport to central Surat Thani has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 3 hours 55 minutes.
When to fly to Surat Thani Airport (URT)
August is the busiest month for flights from Penang International Airport to Surat Thani Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Surat Thani in February.
The warmest month in Surat Thani is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Penang International Airport to Surat Thani Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PEN to URT around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Si Racha is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've seen Surat Thani. Around 483 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Public park, Si Racha Subdistrict Municipality, Ko Loi Clock Tower and Marina Bayfront Sriracha.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another standout destination in Thailand and is around 105 kilometres south-east of Surat Thani. No trip is complete without seeing Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.
