Flying from New York to Surat Thani Airport (URT): What you need to know
When organising your flight from New York to Surat Thani Airport (URT), there's a good range of airports you can take off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are New York's main options.
Surat Thani is 11 hours ahead of New York. Surat Thani Airport is located in Surat Thani, which operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from New York to URT, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from New York to Surat Thani Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your New York to URT flight? Kick back in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.3%.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is roughly 18 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 25 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to Surat Thani Airport flight:
LGA has a solid on-time arrivals rating of 80.0%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on track and reach your destination as planned.
The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Surat Thani Airport (URT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Surat Thani Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near URT instead:
Grab a Surat Thani Airport rental car and explore Surat Thani and beyond with your own set of wheels. Drive Car Hire, Hertz and Thrifty are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your New York to Surat Thani Airport flight.
Getting from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to central Surat Thani
Surat Thani Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Surat Thani. How long it'll take to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 3 hours 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Surat Thani Airport (URT)
At the moment, ₹ 54,689 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Surat Thani Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 102,101. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from New York to URT. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from New York to Surat Thani Airport (URT)
August is when most people book flights from New York to Surat Thani Airport (URT). Visit Surat Thani in February for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a New York to URT flight ticket departing in April if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Surat Thani to range from 23ºC to 35ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from New York to Surat Thani Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC.
More about Surat Thani
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Surat Thani right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Surat Thani Airport:
Your Surat Thani trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions worth exploring include Masjid Jamek, Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be discovered. Around 121 kilometres south-east of Surat Thani, a visit to Nakhon Si Thammarat will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Thailand, head for Phuket, roughly 161 kilometres south-west of Surat Thani. V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach are highlights.
