Thailand has long ceased to be a mysterious and frightening country for Russians. Many tourists are well aware of local customs and visit not only the main resort cities, but also various islands lost in the Andaman Sea.
A little about Thailand
Everyone who has ever visited this Asian country noted the high level of service and developed infrastructure. This has always made Thailand the most attractive destination for tourists. Currently, tens of millions of tourists annually visit various cities of the country. To make traveling more comfortable for travelers, there are more than thirty airports of various statuses and destinations in Thailand.
Thailand, Suvarnabhumi Airport
I would like to note that more than ten airports already have international status. This greatly facilitates the choice of a vacation spot for tourists, because you can quickly get to almost any corner of the country. For most Russians, the synonym for the word Thailand is Suvarnabhumi Airport, it is the most important and takes over the main passenger traffic from around the world. Travelers traveling on holidays to Bangkok and Pattaya mainly arrive at this very beautiful airport in Asia. Some transplant here and go to other resorts in Thailand, as well as the entire Asian coast.
The total area of the airport exceeds five hundred thousand square meters. The terminal building has five floors, along with an underground and well-developed infrastructure. Here you can find almost everything you need for a traveler: comfortable waiting rooms, cozy cafes and restaurants offering a choice of cuisines from different countries, currency exchange and car rental points, as well as a small hotel complex. Navigating this huge "anthill" is very simple, everywhere there are signs in several languages. The friendly airport staff who are fluent in English are always ready to help and indicate the direction you need.
The main board of the airport of Thailand is located immediately at the entrance to the building. This greatly facilitates the search for information on flights. In addition, on the Internet you can find an online scoreboard synchronized with the main one.
On the underground floor is the entrance to the subway, which can deliver tourists to the center of Bangkok in a matter of seconds. At the exit of the building there is a taxi parking and bus stops operating in several directions.
Thailand International Airports
Those who want to see the exotic islands that Thailand is famous for, the Phuket airport will always open its hospitable doors. It is considered the second largest passenger traffic in the country. Tourists from Asian and European countries arrive at it. Quite often transplants are made here on the way to Vietnam and the Philippines. Phuket Airport is located thirty-two kilometers from the center of the city of the same name. In general, it is quite conveniently arranged, although it does not differ in particular architectural beauty.
Many tourists dream of the distant and lost small islands when planning a trip to Thailand. Krabi Airport will be in this case the ideal option for such brave travelers. It is one of the newest air terminals in the country; it was put into operation only in 2003. The island of Krabi can not only offer paradise relaxation on its many beaches, but also become a starting point for traveling inland. Seasoned tourists head from here to the resorts of the Andaman Sea, which are not so famous and popular with our compatriots.
The most beautiful international air gateway of Thailand is Samui Airport. It is quite small, but very picturesque. The terminal building itself has no walls and is actually immersed in a green jungle.
How to choose an international airport when planning an independent trip?
Independent trips to Thailand are very common among Russians. In this case, all the responsibility falls on the shoulders of the tourists themselves. Buying tickets, they want to get to the best and most convenient airport. But what airport in Thailand can be called the best? The answer to this question is definitely not easy.
All international airports of the country meet the standards and provide travelers with maximum comfort. Therefore, when choosing an airport, it is worth starting not from its characteristics, but from a specific vacation spot. Suvarnabhumi is ideal for Bangkok and Pattaya, it is better to fly to the nearest islands through Phuket or Samui airports. If you are diving and planning a longer trip, feel free to take air tickets to Krabi Island.
Thailand is not only a country rich in historical monuments and sacredly protected traditions, but also filled with completely modern infrastructure facilities, which include absolutely all international airports.