Aerothai Projects Over 2,500 Daily Flights During Songkran Holiday

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:28:00 +0200

During the Songkran holiday from April 10 to 19, Thailand is expected to see an average of 2,562 flights per day, marking a 1.8% increase from last year, according to the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai). The busiest airports will be Suvarnabhumi with approximately 1,050 flights daily, followed by Don Mueang at 692 flights. Phuket and Chiang Mai airports are projected to handle 298 and 193 flights per day, respectively. Most of the flights are domestic. Peak travel times are concentrated between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., and again from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., meaning air traffic is not evenly distributed throughout the day. Aerothai has prepared for the surge in holiday travel by implementing air traffic flow management measures, real-time coordination with airlines, and other support systems to ensure smooth operations. Passengers are advised to allow extra travel time and stay updated with flight information. The agency emphasizes that these preparations are aimed at maintaining safety