What’s the best airline for getting to Surat?
In terms of getting down here, it can be a bit tricky. They don’t like to make things easy for some reason. There are three airlines: Air Asia, 1-2 Go and Thai Airways. Air Asia is the cheapest (the earlier you book, the cheaper the ticket), but they charge the most for extra luggage. You’re only allowed 15 kilos total (which is absolutely ridiculous). Last time I flew via Air Asia to Bangkok I was with my wife on our way to the States. We had four empty suitcases. It cost me over 3000 Baht. I was fuming. On the plus side, Air Asia is the only airline that flies from the new airport to Surat. The new airport is the international airport, which is where you’ll be arriving. Both 1 2 Go and Thai Airways fly from the old airport, the domestic airport, sort of, which is clear on the other side of town. There is supposedly a shuttle between the two airports, but nobody has yet been able to find it. It’s a mystery. 1 2 Go costs around 1700 Baht and their weight allowance is reasonable. Last i
