If you’re travelling by air, you won’t have to think too long which airport to fly into. Ratchaburi has just one – Suvarnabhumi Intl. Airport (BKK).

There are 81 air carriers that fly to Ratchaburi from 98 worldwide airports.

Typically, travellers choose to fly with Thai Smile, Thai Vietjet Air and Bangkok Airways when heading off to Ratchaburi. The majority of these flights come from Phuket, with Thai Smile servicing this route the most frequently.

Planning an awesome Ratchaburi holiday is a cinch when there are 2,587 direct flights every week to pick from.

A large number of flights to Ratchaburi depart from Phuket, Singapore and Hong Kong airports.

If it’s Phuket you’re departing, you’ll be midair for around 1 hour and 28 minutes before you touchdown in Ratchaburi. Tarmac to tarmac from Chiang Mai generally takes 1 hour and 21 minutes and from Koh Samui, the average flight time is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

If you’d like to save some cash on your Ratchaburi holiday, then listen up! As every experienced traveller knows, don’t book at the very last minute. Prices are generally more expensive close to the departure date. Don’t stop there, however. Do some research and find out if there is more than one airport at your destination. Ticket prices often differ depending on which airport you jet into. Remember to compare prices across airlines too. Finally, another easy way to save a few dollars is be ready to book fast. If you find an irresistible deal, don’t hold off — grab it while you can.

Wherever you’re jetting in from, flying can be a pleasurable experience if you’re well organised. We’ve put together a list of handy tips that will get your Ratchaburi escape started on the right foot.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• First, pack your passport, official ID, cash and medications. Next, you’ll need some extra in-flight entertainment to help pass the time. A juicy book and a tablet filled with your favourite movies are some terrific options. If you plan to take a short snooze, a quality neck pillow and some earplugs will also be useful. Finally, squeeze in a few toiletry items to ensure you step off the plane feeling fresh and ready to go.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Double-check that you don’t have a pocket knife hiding in your hand luggage. Other banned items include explosive or flammable substances, such as aerosol cans and fuel, and gels and liquids in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• Your number one priority is to feel as comfortable as possible. Dress in loose, breathable clothing and bring a jacket in case it gets chilly in the cabin. Pick flat, well-fitting shoes as it’s possible that your feet and ankles will swell during the flight. Leave the stilettos and heavy boots in your main luggage.
• Unfortunately, one risk of long-distance flying is developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot condition caused by extended periods of inactivity. To avoid this, make the most of every opportunity to stretch your legs and walk around the cabin. Compression tights and socks are another simple way to help reduce this risk.

It’s all about being prepared. We’ve put together some helpful hints for a stress-free trip through airport security. Watch out Ratchaburi, here you come:

• Be sure to keep your boarding pass and ID within close reach. They’re the first things you’ll be asked for by security.
• Time to strip down. Well sort of. Your coat, belt, keys and other contents of your pockets, like coins, will need to go through the X-ray machine. Make your life easier by removing them before your turn.
• For just a few minutes, you’ll need to unplug from technology. Your tablet, phone and any other electronic devices also need to go through the scanner.
• Remove all gels and liquids from your hand luggage. They often need to be sent through the X-ray scanner separately. Each item should be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and everything must fit in a quart-size (one litre), clear zip-close bag.
• Lightweight sneakers are a practical footwear choice as you’re less likely to be required to remove them when passing through security. Safety boots and other heavy-style shoes are usually subjected to extra screening.
• Sharp or pointed objects (like knives and scissors) are prohibited in the cabin. They’ll be seized at security, so put them in your checked luggage.