Ubon Ratchathani Airport
Airport Airport
Ubon Ratchathani Airport is a regional airport serving the city of Ubon Ratchathani in northeastern Thailand. It operates from a single passenger terminal and mainly handles domestic flights; it is not a national airline hub.
Getting to and From Ubon Ratchathani Airport #
Main connections are by taxi, hotel transfer or local shared transport; travel to Ubon Ratchathani city center is typically 10-25 minutes.
- Taxis / airport taxis: Readily available outside arrivals; journey to central Ubon is about 10-25 minutes.
- Songthaews / shared rides: Local shared pick-ups operate on common routes into town and are cheaper than taxis.
- Car hire: Major car-rental companies may have desks in the terminal or in town; pre-book in peak season.
- Buses: Scheduled city buses are less common directly from the terminal; check with the airport information desk.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Ubon Ratchathani Airport #
The airport provides basic facilities suited to domestic travel: check-in counters, small food outlets and simple waiting areas.
- Lounges: No major airline lounges; a small pay-per-use lounge may be available at times.
- Food & drink: Limited selection of cafés and kiosks landside and airside.
- Wi‑Fi / charging: Wi‑Fi availability varies; charging points are limited.
- Accessibility: Standard assistance can usually be arranged with advance notice.
Tips for Ubon Ratchathani Airport #
- Use local songthaews for short trips. In Ubon Ratchathani, shared pickup taxis (songthaews) or airport taxis are typically the cheapest way into town.
- Check domestic flight schedules. Flights can be seasonal or have reduced frequencies-confirm times before travel.
- SIM/eSIM options. Mobile operators sell SIMs in the city; airport SIM desks are not always staffed.
Weather & Climate near Ubon Ratchathani Airport #
Ubon Ratchathani Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 17°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1596 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 30°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (209 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (267 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (257 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (319 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (282 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
