Why go
- City in southern Thailand.
- Served by Surat Thani Airport (URT).
History
Surat Thani is a city in Amphoe Mueang Surat Thani, Surat Thani Province, southern Thailand. It lies 651 km (405 mi) south of Bangkok. It is the capital of Surat Thani Province. The city has a population of 132,040 (2019), and an area of 68.97 km2 (26.63 sq mi). The city's population density is 1,914 inhabitants per km2.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Nok Air DD (737-800) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Thai AirAsia FD (A320) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Thai Airways International TG (32S) · 1 route: Bangkok
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Surat Thani Airport (URT); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: URT has direct flights to 3 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Bangkok, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: ท่าเทียบเรือสุราษฎร์ธานี, 2.1 km); routes include Surat Thani - Ko Samui (Nathon), Surat Thani - Ko Pha Ngan (Thong Sala), Surat Thani - Koh Tao.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Surat Thani. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.