Traveling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Surat Thani Airport (URT): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your CNS to URT flight.
Traveling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Surat Thani Airport (URT)
AED 1,328 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cairns Airport to Surat Thani Airport flight. A return flight starts from AED 2,666. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from CNS to URT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Cairns Airport to Surat Thani Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CNS to URT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cairns Airport to Surat Thani Airport.
Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
Of all flights leaving Cairns Airport, 71.55% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Cairns Airport from central Cairns, it takes about 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a hassle-free start by staying near CNS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cairns Airport to Surat Thani Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Surat Thani Airport (URT)
If you're coming in on a late Cairns Airport to Surat Thani Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near URT:
Pick up a Surat Thani Airport rental car and explore Surat Thani and beyond with your own set of wheels. Drive Car Rental, Hertz and Thrifty are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Surat Thani Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to central Surat Thani
Surat Thani Airport to central Surat Thani has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometers away.
It'll take around 3 hours 55 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Surat Thani Airport (URT)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cairns Airport to Surat Thani Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Surat Thani in February.
Lock in your flight from Cairns Airport to Surat Thani Airport for April if you'd like to explore Surat Thani during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CNS to URT in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Thailand you'll want to see. Around 483 kilometers north of Surat Thani, a visit to Si Racha will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Public park, Si Racha Subdistrict Municipality, Ko Loi Clock Tower and Marina Bayfront Sriracha.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another must-experience destination in Thailand and is around 105 kilometers south-east of Surat Thani. No trip is complete without visiting Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.
