U-Tapao Airport (UTP) to Pattaya and Jomtien: every way, night arrival and prices 2026
From U-Tapao Airport (UTP) to Pattaya and Jomtien it is about 49 km. Taxi fares vary, so agree the price before you get in. The simplest way, especially at night or with children, is a private car door to door: $55 per car (sedan), $105 for a Toyota Alphard, name sign and 60 minutes of free waiting included; we follow your flight number, so a delay costs you nothing. Before landing, every foreign visitor fills in the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online. Status as of 27 October 2026. checked .
- Distance: 49 km to Pattaya and Jomtien
- Cheapest: check locally
- Night: taxi or a booked car
- Private car: from $55 per car
How do I get from U-Tapao Airport to Pattaya and Jomtien?
There are 2 realistic ways — compared in the table below. There is no train from this airport.
U-Tapao Airport to Pattaya and Jomtien: ways compared
| Way | Time | Price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi (meter / fixed) | — | varies — check locally | |
| RideTHA private car | — | $55–$105 per car |
Is there a train or a bus from UTP?
There is no train from U-Tapao Airport.
No regular public bus we could verify — check the airport’s own site before you travel.
How much is a taxi or Grab from UTP?
Taxi fares from this airport vary — check locally.
What if my flight lands at night?
A booked car costs the same at any hour — there is no night surcharge. We track your flight number, so a delay does not cost extra: the 60 minutes of free waiting start when the plane actually lands.
What do I need on arrival in Thailand?
Every foreign national fills in the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before arrival — mandatory since 1 May 2025. Use only the official Immigration Bureau site.
For ATMs, exchange and SIM cards check the airport on arrival; small airports have only a few counters.
Sources and checks: Immigration Bureau of Thailand · Tilleke & Gibbins
How much is a private transfer from UTP?
$55 for a sedan (up to 3 people), $65 for an SUV, $70 for a 9-seat van and $105 for a Toyota Alphard — per car, not per person, tolls included, the same price day and night. Pay 50% online to confirm and the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online; trips under $100 are paid 100% online. Trips under $100 are paid in full online. Free cancellation 24 h before pickup.
Where to from UTP: distance, time and price
| Route | Sedan | SUV | Van (9) | Premium (Alphard) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U-Tapao Airport to Pattaya 49 km · 48 min | $55 | $65 | $70 | $105 |
| U-Tapao Airport to Bangkok 150 km · 2 h | $105 | $125 | $135 | $200 |
| Pattaya to Ao Thammachat pier, Laem Ngop (Koh Chang ferry) 240 km · 3 h 30 min | $195 | $230 | $250 | $370 |
Questions
How far is U-Tapao Airport from Pattaya and Jomtien?
About 49 km by road.
What is the cheapest way from UTP?
A taxi or app ride; fares vary — check locally.
Is a booked car worth it?
For night arrivals, children who need car seats, 4–9 people with luggage or a long ride to a resort, yes. For one person with a backpack in daytime, the train, bus or an app is cheaper.
Where does the driver meet us?
In the arrivals hall after customs, with your name on a sign; we send the driver’s name and phone the day before.
What if my flight is delayed?
We follow the flight number; the 60 minutes of free waiting start from the actual landing, at no extra cost.
Do I need the TDAC?
Yes — the Thailand Digital Arrival Card is mandatory for foreign nationals since 1 May 2025; fill it in online on the official Immigration Bureau site.
Sources and checks
- Immigration Bureau of Thailand — Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) · published 1 May 2025 · checked 27 October 2026
- Tilleke & Gibbins — Thailand launches mandatory Digital Arrival Card (unofficial source) · published April 2025 · checked 27 October 2026
You may also need
- Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Bangkok: every way, night arrival and prices 2026
- Bangkok to Koh Chang: bus, flight or private car to the ferry at Laem Ngop — times and prices (2026)
- U-Tapao Airport to Bangkok — from $105
- Pattaya to Ao Thammachat pier, Laem Ngop (Koh Chang ferry) — from $195
Checked by the RideTHA team on 27 October 2026. Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong).