How early should I be at Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST)?
Arrive 3 to 3.5 hours before an international flight and 2 to 2.5 hours before a domestic flight.
This is our general estimate: the airport publishes no advice of its own.
How early to be at NST
- International flights
- 3 to 3.5 hours before departure
- Domestic flights
- 2 to 2.5 hours before departure
Our estimate for a normal day; the airport publishes no figure of its own.
Busy days coming up
- King Bhumibol's Birthday (National Day) long weekend (5 Dec–7 Dec): add 30 minutes
- Constitution Day (10 Dec): add 30 minutes
- New Year (31 Dec–3 Jan): add 1 hour
Check-in usually closes 40 to 60 minutes before departure. Your airline's own time is on its website and your booking, and it always wins.
An estimate, never a promise. Check your airline before you go. How we work this out