Thailand hikes international departure fee to 1,120 baht

Thailand hikes international departure fee to 1,120 baht

The fee for international departures from Thai airports will rise from 730 baht to 1,120 baht starting early next year. This 53% increase was approved by the country’s aviation authorities in response to upgrades planned for major airports such as Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang. The extra charge will be included in the ticket price, while domestic flight fees remain unchanged. Authorities expect the hike to yield around 10 billion baht annually, based on current outbound travel volumes. The revenue is earmarked for improving passenger facilities and enhancing safety across the airports.