n210mp Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Can anyone please help me? I need to get back to Pattaya from a village about 55 K north of KK so I have Khon Kaen airport and Udon Thani airport about equally distant. I have important business in Pattaya and would need to return to the village north of KK in maybe a week or so. What is the best option, is it from Udon or KK taking into consideration that Utapau could be an option? Your advice and experiences would be greatly appreciated , thank you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Flights, from either airport, are easily searched and booked online. I am sure you can do this, if not, you will have to go and see an agent who will give you your options. If flights are no good, there is the bus, or, hire a car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Leaver said: Flights, from either airport, are easily searched and booked online. I am sure you can do this, if not, you will have to go and see an agent who will give you your options. If flights are no good, there is the bus, or, hire a car. No flights KK to Pattaya. Not easy to hire car one way from KK. Are you suggesting bus is a suitable form a transport here? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Looks like there are daily flights from Udon Thani to Pattaya (UTP) with Airasia https://www.airasia.com/flights/from-udon-thani-uth-to-pattaya-utp 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 (edited) 20 minutes ago, HashBrownHarry said: No flights KK to Pattaya. Not easy to hire car one way from KK. Are you suggesting bus is a suitable form a transport here? Did I specify Pattaya Airport? No. It could be Bangkok. Did I say hire the car one way? No. He could rent the car for one week. Would probably be the same cost of flights and taxis. No, I didn't suggest a bus is suitable transport, but merely put it forward as an option, albeit, probably a last option. Edited December 11, 2020 by Leaver 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 9 hours ago, Leaver said: Did I specify Pattaya Airport? No. It could be Bangkok. Did I say hire the car one way? No. He could rent the car for one week. Would probably be the same cost of flights and taxis. No, I didn't suggest a bus is suitable transport, but merely put it forward as an option, albeit, probably a last option. You stick to what little you know about Pattaya and leave others with more knowledge who have ventured outside Chonburi to assist. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n210mp Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 (edited) Morning and thank you for all your posts, maybe I need to be a little more specific with my request for advice. My wife and I are in Khaosuangkwan mid way between KK and Udon Thani, we arrived in the village two weeks ago from Pattaya by our own car to help take care of my Mrs Papa who was/is very very ill. We live on the darkside of Pattaya where we have a house, other business concerns and a car sat on the drive. Yes I am familiar with the internet search for flights from either of the two nearby airport but I was looking in my post for that info that is not in the searches, personal experiences etc . I need to go back on my own leaving my wife with the car up here for maybe a week or so to do routine maintenance on the properties and also pay bills etc There are always little "Quirks" that only those that have done similar flights can know about and this really this is the info I am looking for. Thanks once again for your posts Edited December 12, 2020 by n210mp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longball53098 Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Rent a car and make the trip a round trip quick and easy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n210mp Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 1 hour ago, longball53098 said: Rent a car and make the trip a round trip quick and easy. Yes it is an option but at 76 I am getting a little "tired" after the journey. For the last 13 years or so have been driving up here minimally 3 times a year and more often this last couple of years what with illnesses in the family etc. The trips these last few times are becoming a bit too much on my own internal battery hahahaha, hence the idea of a flight but thanks for the suggestion although I had considered it and will do so again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanuk711 Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, n210mp said: My wife and I are in Khaosuangkwan mid way between KK and Udon Thani, we arrived in the village two weeks ago from Pattaya by our own car to help take care of my Mrs Papa who was/is very very ill. We live on the darkside of Pattaya where we have a house, other business concerns and a car sat on the drive. 1/ Your wife should know someone in the village that will drive you ----you pay for the gas and give him, 500---600 baht, its just a days work for him there & back. 2/ Same person drive you to Udon Many buses including Chon air lux bus 3/ Train to BKK from Udon/KK everyday?night How did you get there with no transport........?? Edited December 12, 2020 by sanuk711 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapson Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Just a thought , wife or other drops you with your car to Khon Kaen airport, she they returns to village. You take your thai smile flight booked direct from their online site to Bkk Suvanabhum 3/4 flights each day cost about 1000 to 1500 baht without silly extras ie includes luggage etc. Taxi from airport to darkside Pattaya about 1200 baht...... or airport bus option 180 baht. Can be done with bus direct to Pattaya from KK or Udon if cheaper option is required. Good luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n210mp Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, sanuk711 said: 1/ Your wife should know someone in the village that will drive you ----you pay for the gas and give him, 500---600 baht, its just a days work for him there & back. 2/ Same person drive you to Udon Many buses including Chon air lux bus 3/ Train to BKK from Udon/KK everyday?night How did you get there with no transport........?? From your quote of my OP in your post above; From your quote of my OP in your post above; "we arrived in the village two weeks ago from Pattaya by our own car to help take care of my Mrs Papa who was/is very very ill." Thanks for the suggestion Sanuk but if I had to sit next to most "drivers" never mind one from the village on such a long journey I am sure I would be a Physical and mental wreck if we arrived safely Hahaha "WE" (AKA She) already decided that the flight is the better option Never thought of the train though sounds interesting, will have a look at it , have you or anybody any experience of the train service between Udon and Bangkok? Quote Quote Edited December 12, 2020 by n210mp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polpott Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Wife or taxi to UT airport. 50 minute flight to Utapo. Taxi to your house. 35 minutes/700 baht. I have done the same journey more than once (I too live on the Darkside). Its the quickest, most comfortable and least stressful way to make that particular journey and won't break the bank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 29 minutes ago, n210mp said: anybody any experience of the train service between Udon and Bangkok? Yes........ no. Might as well take a bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 (edited) Why bother with U-Tapao? Few flights if any. Taxi almost as expensive like BKK. Time advantage less than an hour. Go to KKC airport. Take next flight to Suvarnabhumi (or Don Mueang). Hop in taxi and 1:30 hour in Pattaya from BKK. Plenty of flights to BKK or DMK. I did the trip last Tuesday. No delays, no traffic jam like a breeze. Flight at 13:15, arrive hotel in central Pattaya about 16:00. Edited December 12, 2020 by KhunBENQ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polpott Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: Why bother with U-Tapao? Few flights if any. Taxi almost as expensive like BKK. Time advantage less than an hour. A taxi DMK-Pattaya will cost you three times the price of a taxi UTP- Pattaya and 3 times the journey time. There are daily flights from UTH-UTP. The only problem might be the flight time. If the time suits you, its a no brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 20 hours ago, n210mp said: Can anyone please help me? I need to get back to Pattaya from a village about 55 K north of KK so I have Khon Kaen airport and Udon Thani airport about equally distant. I have important business in Pattaya and would need to return to the village north of KK in maybe a week or so. What is the best option, is it from Udon or KK taking into consideration that Utapau could be an option? Your advice and experiences would be greatly appreciated , thank you . How do you get to the airport? I drove with my car. Daughter drove it back home. Parking near KKC airport costs 100 Baht/day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polpott Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 1 minute ago, KhunBENQ said: How do you get to the airport? I drove with my car. Daughter drove it back home. Parking near KKC airport costs 100 Baht/day. Short term parking at Udon Thani airport is free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, polpott said: A taxi DMK-Pattaya will cost you three times the price of a taxi UTP- Pattaya and 3 times the journey time. There are daily flights from UTH-UTP. The only problem might be the flight time. If the time suits you, its a no brainer. Of course BKK (Suv) is preferred. 1000 to 1200 Baht. ThaiSmile and Thai VietJet fly. Would prefer ThaiSmile. The OP doesn't ask for cost/chespest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, polpott said: Short term parking at Udon Thani airport is free. One week does not sound like short term. About KKC vs UTH: roll the dice. But U-Tapao? Not for me. (and looks like only one flight per day currently) Edited December 12, 2020 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polpott Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: Of course BKK (Suv) is preferred. 1000 to 1200 Baht. ThaiSmile and Thai VietJet fly. Would prefer ThaiSmile. The OP doesn't ask for cost/chespest. Flight UTH- UTP. 13.50 1073 baht. Flight UTH- BKK 755 baht. Taxi BKK-Darkside 12-1500. 1 hour 20 min. Taxi UTP- Darkside 700 baht/ 35 minutes. 45 minutes less in a taxi and total journey price the same. UTP every time for me. Where in the OP does he suggest that he's leaving his car at the airport for a week? Just needs dropping off. Edited December 12, 2020 by polpott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, n210mp said: Yes it is an option but at 76 I am getting a little "tired" after the journey Not only at 76. Quick and easy?? 7 hours or more on Thai roads? What meditation technique helps me to find this quick and easy? Edited December 12, 2020 by KhunBENQ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyJ Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Rome2rio app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n210mp Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 Looks as though KK to Suvarnabhumi has more flight options and is less tedious and only about 55 ks from our house, then airport bus or taxi to home. I am not enamoured about the 72 Ks to Udon airport either especially having to go in the opposite direction. Thank you to all those who answered my request for info ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n210mp Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 7 hours ago, sapson said: Just a thought , wife or other drops you with your car to Khon Kaen airport, she they returns to village. You take your thai smile flight booked direct from their online site to Bkk Suvanabhum 3/4 flights each day cost about 1000 to 1500 baht without silly extras ie includes luggage etc. Taxi from airport to darkside Pattaya about 1200 baht...... or airport bus option 180 baht. Can be done with bus direct to Pattaya from KK or Udon if cheaper option is required. Good luck. Thank you for your post this is the option I am going to take Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapson Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 On 12/12/2020 at 5:42 PM, n210mp said: Thank you for your post this is the option I am going to take Youre welcome! Hope you are all sorted now and have a good trip.......if you havent arrived back on the darkside already. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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