Thailand is not only beautiful beaches, but also an amazing history, beautiful temples, and a huge variety of entertainment for adults and children. The most visited city in this Asian country is Pattaya. A large selection of excursions, island recreation, Russian cuisine restaurants, the world-famous Walking Street—all this and much more is located near the resort.
How to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya
For the most part, planes arrive at the capital of Thailand—Bangkok. The journey from the airport to the resort town of Pattaya takes about an hour via the toll road and approximately an hour and a half through the coastal cities.
The most comfortable way to get from Suvarnabhumi to your hotel is to take a car:
- Limousine service from the airport;
- Taxi;
- Transfer.
The limousine service is located on the second floor, a little further from the arrival area, near the second exit. The staff is fluent in English. This method is the most expensive.
Pros:
- Availability of cars with different capacities; a company of any size can choose a suitable option.
- The cars are new and regularly maintained;
- The staff is polite.
Cons:
- Prices for a trip to Pattaya start from 2,700 baht .
The taxi service is located outside on the first floor. There are terminals at exits 4 and 7. You can choose from two classes of cars: 4-seater or 7-seater. The terminal issues a ticket with the car’s parking spot number. The destination is discussed upon boarding.
Pros:
- A large fleet of cars is always available;
- Short waiting time.
Cons:
- Drivers do not speak Russian, and often not even English;
- Taxis are mostly sedan class, not suitable for a large company;
- They do not know the hotels in Pattaya;
- Cars are not always new and tidy;
- High price.
You can also hail a taxi on the fourth floor in the departure area.
Pros:
- Low price, as drivers are not allowed to pick up tourists on this floor, you can negotiate for 1,000 baht.
Cons:
- Drivers are not monitored by anyone;
- Most do not speak English;
- It is difficult to explain exactly where you need to go.
Important when ordering a car on the street:
- When ordering a taxi on the street, be careful. Double-check that the agent has recorded the correct time and date.
- For a direct order, agree on the trip amount.
- Pay the money upon completion of the service.
- It is better not to sleep during the trip, but to ensure the driver arrives where required.
Transfers from companies are booked in advance. Tourists are met at the exit with a sign and escorted to the car. The operators already have all the data, and the driver is provided with clear instructions on the final destination of the route.
Pros:
- No need for lengthy explanations with the driver;
- The price is known in advance;
- The car is selected in advance;
- Payment can be made online in a convenient currency;
- The company is responsible and refunds the cost of the trip in case of mishaps.
One of the popular transfer booking services is Kiwi Taxi. They have been on the market for a long time and operate smoothly. The cost can be viewed on the website
Transfer prices are affordable and fixed. Payment is made in the most convenient way, according to the customer’s choice:
- Exchange offices at Suvarnabhumi work at an unfavorable rate for Russians. In this case, the option to pay for the trip online in a convenient currency is relevant.
- If you have Thai baht, for example, left over from a previous visit, you can pay the driver. However, a card number is linked during the booking as a guarantee.
- Partial prepayment.
One of the pleasant moments is that when booking, you can order a round-trip transfer, pay, and know that the cars will arrive on time and exactly at the specified location.
How to get from Pattaya to Bangkok Airport
In Pattaya, the native language is found around every corner. Almost every restaurant has a menu translated into Russian. Compatriots work at excursion sales points. But the taxi service is largely owned by local residents. Knowledge of English, and sometimes Thai, is required for communication and resolving issues.
The cost of taxi services depends on the agency and the driver himself. There are a huge number of car booking points on the street. Here you can find a taxi to the airport for 1,000 baht. The downside is the drivers’ mentality. They might oversleep, forget, or not be in the mood. It happens that the agent who sold the service does not answer calls, or, answering, reports his inability to change the situation. In this case, you will urgently need to find a new car. If the mishap occurs during the day, finding a taxi will not be difficult, but at night, it is almost impossible.
For tourists who do not speak a foreign language, there is the Kiwi transfer ordering service. The operators here are Russian-speaking, online payment can be made in any of the three convenient currencies (dollars, rubles, euros), and there is also the option to pay the driver in the currency of the Kingdom of Thailand. After placing an order, drivers receive clear instructions regarding the collection time and the final destination, which reduces the need for explanations to zero.
Another advantage of a Kiwi transfer is constant communication with the operator. In the event of any force majeure caused by the driver, the company bears responsibility.
