Surat Thani, often shortened to Surat by the locals, is a perfect starting point for one to explore the exotic islands of Thailand's eastern coast, consisting of Ko Samui, Ko Tao (which is great for scuba diving), Ko Pha Ngan, and the six natural wonders of its national parks. Keep your eyes peeled for many good restaurants and bars along the busy streets of the city. You should also make sure to save your appetite for a stroll along Surat Thani's "food street" - Talad Sanjoa and Night Brandon Pier.

No direct flights are available to Surat Thani from the United States; however, Thai Airways International and United Airlines both fly nonstop from Los Angeles to the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok's new main airport. One can even save money by purchasing a direct connecting flight with Thai Airways International or catch another connecting flight from Thai Air Asia to Surat Thani. Alternatively, choose from One-Two-Go Airlines' daily flights via the nearby Don Mueang International Airport or Phantip Travel's chartered bus service.

Airports Serving Surat Thani, Thailand

The Surat Thani Airport (URT) is found in the Phunphin district, approximately 21 km west of the Surat Thani province in Thailand. With a single paved runway, the Surat Thani Airport is home to the Royal Thai Air Force. It is also a public commercial airport that serves over 300,000 passengers yearly. From the airport, one can easily get to the other parts of Surat Thani via public transportation or car rental.