Cheap Flights to Tha Ruea

Tha Ruea is served by just one airport, Don Mueang Intl. Airport (DMK).

People from all around the globe pass through Don Mueang Airport each day. Disembark the plane, gather your bags and you'll be 72 kilometres from the heart of Tha Ruea.

There are a total of 20 air carriers connecting Tha Ruea with 103 airports from all over the globe.

Tha Ruea receives the largest number of flights from Thai AirAsia, Nok Air and Thai Lion Air with Thai AirAsia being the favourite choice of airline. Chiang Mai is the most popular city for travellers to jet off from.

Flying to someplace new is much more fun when there aren't any lengthy stopovers. If you're jetting off to Tha Ruea, the great news is that there are approximately 2,163 direct flights every week.

Flights to Tha Ruea departing from Phuket, Hat Yai and Kuala Lumpur airports are very popular.

If you're going to Tha Ruea from Phuket, you'll have a flight time of 1 hour and 24 minutes. Those jetting off from Hat Yai can expect to be on the plane for 1 hour and 28 minutes. From Kuala Lumpur it's roughly 2 hours and 10 minutes away.

We all know those fortunate travellers who somehow score incredibly cheap fares whenever they fly. Want to know how to do it for your Tha Ruea holiday? Don't leave it until the very last minute to lock in your flight. Also, shop around and compare your options. If your destination has several airports, you may be able to pick up a better deal by flying into a smaller terminal. And finally, remember that it's first in, best dressed. Know what a typical airfare costs and have your credit card ready to snap up a ticket as soon as you spot an unbeatable bargain. The sweetest deals never last long.

If you're not prepared, travelling can be challenging. But there's no need to worry. Follow these handy hints and enjoy a trouble-free start to your holiday in Tha Ruea. What to pack in your hand luggage:

• It's simple — first, pack your passport, travel documents, bank cards and medications. Next, you'll need some in-flight entertainment to help pass the time. A juicy novel and a tablet filled with your favourite shows are always good options. If you intend to take a quick snooze, a comfy neck pillow and some noise-cancelling headphones will also come in handy. Finally, squeeze in a few toiletry items to ensure you arrive feeling fresh and ready to go.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Double-check that you don't have sharp or pointed objects hiding in the bottom of your hand luggage. Other prohibited items include flammable or explosive substances, such as fuel and fireworks, and liquids and gels in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres).

What to wear on a flight:

• Choose comfort over style. Prepare for temperature changes in the cabin by dressing in layers, and wear flat, slightly roomy footwear like sneakers.
• Caused by prolonged periods of inactivity, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot condition that can affect some passengers during long-distance flights. Reduce the risks by drinking water, keeping your legs and feet moving and wearing compression socks to help improve your circulation.

Being prepared before you get to the airport will help make your trip to Tha Ruea quick and painless. Below you'll find some top tips for a speedy journey past security:

• Security personnel first need to know that you have a valid ID and matching boarding pass before anything else. Keep them close by.
• After that, both you and your carry-on bag will be X-rayed. To make the process quick and painless, remove anything that is likely to set the alarm off. Personal belongings like your belt, jacket and headphones need to go through the machine.
• All your electronics, including your tablet and phone, will also need to be separately scanned.
• Remove all gels and liquids from your carry-on luggage. They usually need to be sent through the X-ray machine separately. Each item should be in a container no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) and everything must fit in a quart-size (one litre), clear zip-close bag.
• There's a possibility that you'll be asked to take your shoes off to be X-rayed, so wearing slip-on sneakers is always a good idea.
• Sharp or pointed objects (like knives and scissors) are not allowed in the cabin. They'll be seized at security, so put them in your checked suitcase.