Your Guide to Trat Airport – TDX
Trat Airport, ( IATA code TDX ) is the airport used by visitors who prefer to fly to Koh Chang, Koh Kood or Koh Mak rather than travel all the way by road from Bangkok.
It is located in Trat province and is approximately 17Km from Ao Thammachat (for ferries to Koh Chang ); 22Km from Centerpoint pier (for ferries to Koh Chang); 25km from Krom Luang pier (for speedboats to Koh Mak) and 60Km from Laem Sok – where the passenger boats to Koh Kood depart.
The town of Trat itself is around 30 minutes drive away, although very few people stay in the town. Most passengers are on their way to one of the outlying islands.
The airport itself is one of the smallest in Thailand and, in keeping with Bangkok Airways’ two other private airports at Samui and Sukhothai, it features a tropical, open plan design and a very laid back, informal atmosphere. With just four arrivals and departures per day, it’s also possibly the quietest commercial airport in Thailand.
There are a few basic facilities at the airport – a car park, small cafe, ATM, transfer desk and toilets. Free snacks and drinks are provided for passengers waiting for their flight to Bangkok. Free wifi is also available in the departure area.
Airlines Using Trat Airport
Trat Airport is privately owned by Bangkok Airways. This airline is a regular winner of awards for being one of the best small airlines in South East Asia. They fly to many domestic and international locations from their base at Suvaranbhumi Airport.
They operate four flights per day to Trat by 70 seater, turbo-prop ATR 72 planes. These twin engine Franco-Italian planes are used in over 60 countries and are ideal for short haul flights. Flying time between Bangkok and Trat is timetabled as being an hour, but in reality it is closer to a 40 minute ‘sky hop’.
( Please note that budget airlines do not use this airport. The nearest AirAsia or Nok Air fly to is Utapao Airport near Pattaya. There are bus services from Utapao to Koh Chang but it isn’t as convenient or quick as flying into Trat. )
Note that during the low season ( June to October ) one of the daily flights in each direction may well be cancelled. Usually this is PG301/PG302. You can check the status of recent flights here: Trat Airport Flight Status It shows flight departure and arrival times for the past few days as well as real time information for today’s flights.
| CURRENT SCHEDULE: As of February 2023 there are two flights per day in each direction. PG305 & PG306 and PG307 &308. Note that the flight departure / arrival times for PG305 / PG306 have changed. They are now around an hour later. If you are coming to Koh Chang this isn’t a serious problem. But if you are on PG305 and planning to go to Koh Kood then now you won’t be able to catch the last ferry at 14:20. You’ll need to have a night in Trat or on Koh Chang and then head to Koh Kood the next day. Normal Low and High Season schedules are shown below. It’s not known when all flights will resume. |
Low Season Flight Schedule (26 March – 28 October 2023)
The timetable is below but is subject to change depending on the covid-19 situation.
Bangkok to Trat | Depart | Arrive |
| Flight PG305 | 11:40 | 12:40 |
| Flight PG307 | 16:15 | 17:15 |
Trat to Bangkok | Depart | Arrive |
| Flight PG306 | 13:10 | 14:10 |
| Flight PG308 | 17:45 | 18:45 |
High Season Flight Schedule (until 26 March 2023 and from 29 October 2023 onwards)
PG305 / PG306 flights subject to change.
Bangkok to Trat | Depart | Arrive |
| Flight PG305 | 12:40 | 13:35 |
| Flight PG307 | 15:00 | 16:00 |
Trat to Bangkok | Depart | Arrive |
| Flight PG306 | 14:05 | 15:05 |
| Flight PG308 | 16:30 | 17:30 |
Check ticket prices at BangkokAir.com
During the Low Season there are often some good deals to be had on flights, with one way prices as low as 1,200 Baht inclusive of tax. However, during High Season, it’s hard to find tickets for under 2,800 Baht one way. And during Peak Season prices rise to over 3,500 Baht. Look for the ‘Web Promotion’ prices. These are the cheapest tickets but are non-refundable.
Connecting Flights
All flights to or from Trat go to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, this makes it easy to connect to either international flights or domestic flights on Thai Airways or Bangkok Airways. Note that budget carriers now all use Don Meaung Airport and not Suvarnabhumi.
Since 2015 it has been possible to clear Customs and Immigration at Trat Airport. The main benefit of this is that is allows passengers on either Bangkok Airways or their partner airlines to check in baggage through to their final destination and also clear Immigration when arriving or departing Trat.
More details of the through check-in process, including luggage, boarding pass restrictions and partner airlines can be found here.
Bangkok Airways Baggage Allowance
Please note that Bangkok Airway’s allowances may be different to those on your flight from home to Bangkok.
The allowance for passengers on Bangkok Airways’ flights is as follows:
– 20 kilos per adult or child in Economy Class
– 30 kilos for passengers Business Class passengers
– 10 kilos per infant in Economy or Business Class
Carry on bags on flights to Trat are limited to a bag with maximum dimensions of 50 x 36 x 23 centimeters and wight of 5kg. Which is smaller and a couple of kilos lighter than most airlines international allowance.
One travel tip that you can use to increase your baggage allowance for free is to simply sign up for Bangkok Airways ‘Flyer Bonus‘ frequent flyer program. It only takes 5 minutes to register. It’s free and you don’t have to provide any financial information.
In return, you will get an additional 10Kg baggage allowance. And all passengers can sign up. So if you are travelling with a large family, sign everyone up as a frequent flyer (even if you only plan to use the airline once) and you’ll all get the extra 10kg. So no more worrying about limiting yourself to 20kg for the Bangkok to Trat flight.
When you book tickets on the Bangkok Airways website, you will see that you can enter then frequent flyer numbers for all passengers and then get the increased limit automatically when you book.
Trat Airport Layout
Note that the check in areas are at the top of the plan below the car park. The areas marked ‘Entrance Domestic Passenger’ and ‘Entrance International Passenger’ are for arrivals, not departures. (Plan credit: tratairport.com)
Transport to Koh Chang, Koh Kood and Koh Mak
Trat is a very small airport and so has limited transport options. However there is a shared minibus service from the airport to hotels on Koh Chang and also to Krom Luang pier (for boats to Koh Mak) and Laem Sok pier for boats to Koh Kood. These are run by Krungthep Limousine. Tickets can be bought on arrival in Trat.
The only public transport at the airport are shared pick up truck taxis which will take passengers to the mainland ferry pier.
Private transfers can be easily arranged in advance on this website or others.
Trat Airport to Koh Chang
The vehicle ferries from the mainland to Koh Chang run from early morning until 18:30. Ferries run daily throughout the year and it is extremely rare for a sailing to be cancelled.
There are both shared minibus services and private transfers from Trat Airport to hotels on Koh Chang. There aren’t any local taxis or bus services.
Passengers can either arrange transport when they land in Trat; arrange it in advance online or through a local agent or ask their hotel to send a driver to meet them.
The shared minibus is the most economical option. This drops passengers off at all hotels and resorts on the west coast of the island. However, it doesn’t go along the sparsely populated east coast. If you are staying on the east of the island anywhere to the south of Amber Sands or Serenity Resort then you will have to arrange for your hotel to pick you up from the ferry pier. Or, take a private transfer.
Driving time from the airport to the mainland pier is around 20 minutes. Then you have a 30 minute ferry crossing. Ferries depart every 45 minute or more frequently if it is busy. Once on Koh Chang it’s anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour drive, depending on which beach you are staying on.
Ticket prices are currently 650 Baht – 750 Baht one way or 1,200 – 1,300 Baht return. These can be booked in advance via Krungthep Limousine, who operate the service.
Private transfers can also be arranged at the airport, although it will save a significant amount of money by booking in advance. Figure on 1,900 – 2,100 Baht for a car and driver for two passengers to a resort on Koh Chang. Or from 2,400 – 3,100 Baht for a minivan for up to 7 passengers.
If you are staying on the east coast then you’ll either have to book a private transfer, or take the shared minibus and get dropped off at the pier on Koh Chang. Then arrange with your hotel for them to send a driver to pick you up.
More Details of Shared Minibus and Private Transfers to Koh Chang
Trat Airport to Laem Ngop and Koh Mak
There are speedboats at regular intervals from Krom Luang pier, near the village of Laem Ngop to Koh Mak. The first speedboat of the day is at 10:30, so there’s no problem for passengers on PG301 to connect with this boat or one at 11:30 or 12:30.
Passengers on the lunchtime flight, PG305, can take a speedboat to Koh Mak at 15:00 or 16:00.
However, anyone taking the evening flight will have to wait until the following morning to get to Koh Mak.
The shared minibus service will drop passengers off at the pier. Ticket price is 500 Baht.
A private transfer by car can easily be pre-booked for 1,500 Baht. Or from 2,300 – 2,600 Baht for a minibus which can seat a maximum of 8 passengers.
Trat immigration office is also located in Laem Ngop within easy reach of the pier. Anyone needing to extend their Tourist Visa can do so here.
More Details of Shared Minibus and Private Transfers to Krom Luang pier
Trat Airport to Laem Sok pier and Koh Kood
If you plan on getting to Koh Kood the same day then you’ll need to be on flight PG305. As of March 2023 the last boat is the 16:00 Seudamgo Ferry which recently started operations.
( If PG301 starts operations again then you’ll be able to catch the 10:45 Boonsiri Ferry to Koh Kood. Or failing that, the Koh Kood Express or Koh Kood Princess at 12:00 – 12:30. However, if not then during the low season late March to late October passengers can take either the Boonsiri Ferry at 14:20 or Seudamgo Ferry at 16:00 )
Unless you are travelling over New Year or Thai New Year, there is no need to buy tickets in advance. However, these can be booked online via the boat company websites.
The service also runs twice daily from Laem Sok pier to Trat Airport. This is only suitable for passengers departing on PG308 or PG310 . Anyone on PG302 won;t be able to get from koh kood to the airport in time for the flight. And passengers on PG306 will need to take a private transfer in order to get to the airport in time for their flight.
Tickets for the shared minibus are 700 Baht per person from the airport to the pier.
A private transfer by car from Trat Airport to Laem Sok pier, for two passengers, is 1,500 Baht. Or from 2,300 – 2,600 Baht for a Toyota Commuter minibus which can seat a maximum of 8 passengers.
More Details of Shared Minibus and Private Transfers to Laem Sok pier
Car Hire
A car hire service is available at the airport, which is ideal for independent travelers visiting the Mu Ko Chang National Park. It is an easy drive to the mainland ferry pier and then, once on Koh Chang, the roads are in good condition. Care is needed on some hills and also when driving at night, as there are very few streetlights.
Daily (24 Hour) rental rates are from 1,400 Baht for a small automatic car.
Airport Photo Gallery
I live on koh chang and am flying to bkk .can I leave my motorbike at the airport for about 1 week?
Yes, you can leave it in the car park outside the terminal building.
Hello,
I would need to know if there is a luggage locker in the airport.
I would need to leave 2 pieces for one week.
There’s no official left luggage at the airport – as it is a very small airport. You can leave it at Bangkok before you fly to Trat.
Hi. We will fly from trat to Chiang Mai on 31.07. with a stopover in Bangkok. Our flight starts at 18.30 in trat, then we are in Bangkok at 19.30 and have 2 hours there. Do we need to check in again in Bangkok for the second flight ?
What is the easiest way to get to the airport in trat? We are in Koh Kood.
Thanks for a reply!
That depends on how you have booked the flight. If you booked two separate flights with two booking numbers you will have to check in again. If you have just one booking reference for Trat to Chiang Mai then you can just transit in Bangkok and don’t have to check in again.
From Koh Kood take a boat to Laem Sok pier. Then you can take a pick up truck taxi to Trat Airport. Or you can arrange a driver to be waiting for you in advance. See: https://tratairportguide.com/transport-to-koh-chang/
Hi we’ll fly from bangkok to trat on thursday and will arrive at 12.40 at the airport. Wesaw we could book a travel to koh kood online but it leaves at 12.50, so 10mn after landing.
Do you think we can get it or not?
Do you think we should book in advance to make sure we get the last ferry ofthe day anyway?
The driver won’t leave without any passengers. So you can book the transport. The flight is usually early and it only takes 15 minutes from landing to getting your luggage.
Hey,
I have a flight in August with KLM KL875 AMS to BKK and land at 9:50.
At 11:40 am I have the next flight with Bangkok Airway’s to Trat. I have 1 hour and 50 minutes for the transit. My luggage is automatically routed to the final destination Trat.
Can someone tell me how the transit on BKK works:
Do I have to go through immigration to BKK or Trat?
Is 1 hour and 50 minutes achievable?
Is the handlugage check in BKK or Trat?
Which signs should I follow in BKK?
Thanks for your help!
If your luggage is checked in through to Trat then you will clear Immigration in Trat. Just follow the transit signs at Suvarnabhumi and then go to your gate for the flight to Trat. You will have plenty of time.
Thank you for your quick response.
So i can just walk from international arrival area to domestic departure area without going through any lines to catch the flight to Trat?
At Trat airport are enough taxies waiting for Laem Ngop pier?
bye,
Nard
Yes, if you are transiting, then you just have to go to the gate for your next flight. You don’t go through immigration and Baggage Claim. There aren’t any taxis at Trat Airport but there is a minibus service from Trat Airport to Laem Ngop pier. 500 Baht per person. You can buy tickets when you land in Trat on in advance on this site.
I read there is an ATM @ Trat airport. But if this does not work for my debitcard, Does the minibus service drive trough Trat for cash withdrawal?
There’s an ATM at the airport. The minibuses going to Koh Chang or Laem Sok don’t go to Trat town.
Hi I’m flying from Trat to Bangkok at 13.10 on Friday 19th July and wondering what time I need to be at the airport.
Thank you, kind blessings
Siobhan
Trat is a very quiet airport. So long as you are there around 12pm you won’t have any problems catching your flight.
Bonjour, il y t-il un bureau de change de monnaie a l’aeroport de Trat ?
Merci
There isn’t a currency exchange but there is an ATM. There are currency exchanges at Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok and also a lot on Koh Chang.
Hi, I’m traveling to Koh Kood by PG305 from BKK-Trat on Coming May 27th.
To get to the island on the same day, what’s the best way?
Also returning on May 31st from the island to Trat Airport to be on PG 306, what time should I leave the island for ferry?
I’m not sure you will be able to get to Koh kood the same day. The last ferry is at 13:30. And it is about 45 minutes to an hour drive from Trat Airport to Laem Sok pier.
Coming back, you can take one of the boats at 09:00 or 10:00. See kohkoodferries.com for timetables.
Hi
do you have a list of car rental companies that are available in Trat Airport?
thanks
There is one rental company at the airport, Krungthep Limousine. They also run the minibus services to Koh Chang.
Should I fly to Trat with the last flight of the day will I be able to rent a car and catch up the last boat to Koh Chang?
Yes, you can rent a car at the airport. You will be able to get to Koh Chang the same evening. Or take the minibus to Koh Chang and rent a car when you are on the island.
Hello, I will be in Koh Kood next end of April. We are minding to come back to Bkk with you. If we will plan to take the PG308 airplane (dep. 18.30) how we can organize our transfer from Koh Kood to the airport, and how much will cost us ? Many thanks.
Marco
A private transfer from Laem Sok pier, trat to Trat Airport is 1,500 Baht total. Including tax, driver and gasoline. The last boat from Koh Kood to the mainland is the 13:00 Ko Kut Express Speedboat at 13:00. So if you take this the driver will meet you at about 14:00 when you arrive at Laem Sok. Buy boat tickets from your resort on Koh Kood.
Hi, we ll hqve the flight on monday 10 am. On koh chang they told us its ok to get the minibus on the island at 7 am. So i guess we get the ferry at 8 am.
Its enough time to still get the flight?
Hi Sandra
The minibus service to the airport picks up from hotels around 06:30 – 07:00, depending on where you are staying. You won’t have any problem getting to the airport in plenty of time for PG302. All the other passengers in the van will be on the same flight as you.
Is it possible to rent a motorbike where the ferry arrivés ?
Yes. There are scooter rental shops at both ferry piers on Koh Chang.
Hello,
I plan to fly from BKK to Trat on October 30 on PG305 flight. Can I catch a ferry to Koh Kood on the same day and what are transfer options to Leam Sok peer?
Thank you for your help!
Hi You can take a private transfer or shared minibus or private transfer. You will be able to take the Boonsiri Ferry at 14:20 or Ko Kut Express Speedboat at 15:00
Hello!
I am now on Koh Mak island and my flight from Trat airport is at 10.00 am on Monday. I was wondering if I should come to Trat one day before or can I take the boat at 8 am from Koh Mak and be sure that I will make it on time to the 10 am flight?
If there is no delay and you can find a driver at the pier to take you direct to the airport, then you will be able to take flight PG302. You will get to the airport before 09:30
I am traveling from Latvia, Riga to Thailand. Can I get a visa on arrival in Trat Airport?
No. You have to get one in Bangkok when you land there.
I flew from Trat to Bangkok last night, and I am afraid I left my glasses by the gate. I flew with Bangkok airways approx at 20.50 (delayed flight, should have left at 18.30). The glasses have a black and golden frame. And is in a black case. My husband will travel from Trat on Friday and could pick up the glasses then.
Hi. Please ask your hotel to contact the Bangkok Airways office at Trat Airport direct on 039 525 767-8 and they will be able to check if it has been found and handed in as lost property.