UTPArrivals exitArrivals hall
U-Tapao Airport
- A small terminal: walk straight out of Arrivals.
- The driver meets you outside the exit.
U-Tapao Airport (UTP) to Pattaya Taxi
From ฿800 per car, one way, tolls included
About 45 km · 30–45 min
Taxi to PattayaFixed fare
- Sedan3 pax · 2 bags฿800Book Sedan, U-Tapao (UTP) → Pattaya
- SUV5 pax · 4 bags฿1,000Book SUV, U-Tapao (UTP) → Pattaya
- Van7 pax · 5 bags฿1,200Book Van, U-Tapao (UTP) → Pattaya
Nothing to pay now · cash to the driver at the end
- Tolls included
- Cash to the driver
- Free cancellation to 24 h before
- 60 min free wait
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At a glance
U-Tapao (UTP) → Pattaya
- Distance
- About 45 km
- Drive
- 30–45 min
- Road
- Route 3 along the coast
- Pickup
- U-Tapao, the arrivals exit — a small terminal: walk straight out of Arrivals and the driver meets you outside.
- Drop-off
- Any hotel in Pattaya, Jomtien, Naklua or Pratumnak.
- Price
- Per car, not per person. One way, motorway tolls included.
- Airport wait
- 60 min free, from actual landing. A person checks your flight before the driver leaves.
- Payment
- Cash in Thai baht to the driver at the end. No deposit, nothing charged when you book. Card only? Ask on WhatsApp or LINE for a PayPal link (+5%).
- Cancellation
- No cancellation fee up to 24 hours before pickup.
- On request
- Child seat ฿100 · name sign at the arrivals exit ฿100 · free 500 MB eSIM with an airport pickup
- Round trip
- Discounted — message us on WhatsApp or LINE for the price.
Good to know
Where your driver waits
- Stops on the wayShort stops such as a 7-Eleven or a money exchange are fine — just ask the driver. Longer detours are quoted first.
The day before, you get the driver's name, car and plate number.
FAQ
Questions about this ride
How much is a taxi from U-Tapao Airport (UTP) to Pattaya?
฿800 by sedan, ฿1,000 by SUV and ฿1,200 by van — per car, not per person, one way, motorway tolls included. The other way, Pattaya to U-Tapao Airport (UTP), is ฿800 by sedan.
How long does the drive take?
About 30–45 min in normal traffic, about 45 km. Road: Route 3 along the coast.
Where does the driver meet us?
U-Tapao is a small airport: walk out of the arrivals exit and the driver is waiting there. Give your flight number when you book: a person checks it before the driver leaves, and the 60 free minutes start when you actually land.
Which car fits our group and luggage?
Sedan: up to 3 passengers and 2 suitcases. SUV: 5 and 4. Van: 7 and 5. Golf bags, a pram or big boxes: say so in the notes and we confirm the car fits.
How do I pay?
Cash in Thai baht to the driver at the end, with no deposit. If you can only pay by card, message us on WhatsApp or LINE and we send a PayPal payment link; a 5% fee is added.
Can I cancel?
Yes. There is no cancellation fee up to 24 hours before pickup — message us on WhatsApp or LINE.
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Landing soon? Book the car now.
Pay the driver in cash at the end. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
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