How early should I be at Pattaya U-Tapao (UTP)?
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 UTP
- 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
When check-in closes
- Bangkok Airways: 50 min before international flights, 40 min before domestic flights (source)
- Thai AirAsia: 60 min before international flights, 45 min before domestic flights (source)
- Thai Lion Air: 60 min before international flights, 45 min before domestic flights (source)
These are the airline's own rules and they always win: after check-in closes, you can't fly.
An estimate, never a promise. Check your airline before you go. How we work this out