So I'm going to Sweden after 21 years for operation.

Twice in 21 years but last time was 5 years ago.

My question is how early must I be in Swampy for my 0.20 AM flight. ( going from Pattaya)

Is the ASIAN VEGETARIAN HINDO MEAL (AVML) good? (Thai airway)

Love Indian food, 25 years ago all special meals were better than standard.

Edited 58 minutes ago58 min by PoorSucker

Check in online.

Three hours is ample. Two is still okay, but again, check in online before you leave home.

The last few years, I have been through check in and immigration in less than 30 minutes when I checked in online 24 hours before departure. Still, I am always at the airport at least three hours before my flight.

There was one time in February when there was a bit of chaos around check in, not only one airline but all of them, with long queues out into the hall outside their fencing. But it did not take too long, and if you are on time such events do not really carry much risk anyway.

Edited 43 minutes ago43 min by Hummin

Don't forget your re-entry permit if you're on an extension.

If you're not flying business, or at least checking in online, I'd show up 3 hours before wheels up, or you may end up with a middle seat.

Swampy is a great airport, with a lot to do. Arriving early is no great PITA like some airports.

Edit: If you do arrive too early (as I often do), don't be a mug and sit on the departure floor. It'll be a zoo. Go down one or two floors and you'll find lots to do and plenty of places to sit and relax and watch the cuties.

Edited 31 minutes ago31 min by impulse

6 minutes ago, BrandonJT said:

Don't forget your re-entry permit if you're on an extension.

I forgot it on my last return, and it was no problem to fill it in before immigration. Just a bit of hassle after a long flight. Now they have a new app which is supposed to make it easier.

Official web site arrival card.

https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card/#/home

Informasjon about the app

https://www.tatnews.org/2026/06/thailand-immigration-management-application-introduced-to-streamline-foreign-traveller-registration/

Page for app

https://thim.in.th

9 minutes ago, impulse said:

If you're not flying business, or at least checking in online, I'd show up 3 hours before wheels up, or you may end up with a middle seat.

Swampy is a great airport, with a lot to do. Arriving early is no great PITA like some airports.

Most airlines have online check in 24 - 48 hours before departure, where you can confirm or choose your seat.