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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 17° - 31° | 24° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 1.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.2h |
| February | Ideal | 20° - 33° | 26° | 15 mm | mostly sunny | 52% | 1.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.5h |
| March | Excellent | 23° - 36° | 30° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 51% | 1.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 24° - 36° | 32° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 56% | 1.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 25° - 34° | 34° | 209 mm | overcast | 73% | 1.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.7h |
| June | Acceptable | 24° - 32° | 34° | 267 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.6 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.9h |
| July | Acceptable | 24° - 32° | 33° | 257 mm | overcast | 87% | 1.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.8h |
| August | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 33° | 319 mm | overcast | 89% | 1.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.5h |
| September | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 32° | 282 mm | overcast | 89% | 1.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.1h |
| October | Very Good | 22° - 31° | 27° | 111 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 1.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.7h |
| November | Ideal | 20° - 31° | 25° | 24 mm | some cloud | 79% | 1.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.3h |
| December | Ideal | 18° - 30° | 24° | 2 mm | mostly sunny | 68% | 1.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.1h |
