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AOT: Over 2,500 Flights Daily During Songkran; Suvarnabhumi Busiest

AOT: Over 2,500 Flights Daily During Songkran; Suvarnabhumi Busiest

MGR Online•Economy•2d ago

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Aeronautical Radio of Thailand forecasts over 2,500 daily flights during the 10-day Songkran holiday, with Suvarnabhumi Airport experiencing the highest traffic.

  • •Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AOT) predicts an average of over 2,500 flights per day during the Songkran festival from April 10-19, 2026.
  • •Suvarnabhumi Airport is expected to be the busiest, followed by Don Mueang and Phuket airports.
  • •Flight traffic is concentrated in major airports and key tourist destinations, with peak periods in the morning and evening.
  • •Domestic flights constitute the majority of travel during this period.

Overview

  • •Flight volume is expected to average 2,562 flights per day between April 10-19, 2026, due to the Songkran festival.
  • •Average daily flights are projected to be 2,562, an increase of 1.8% compared to the previous year, due to rising public travel.
  • •Suvarnabhumi Airport expects an average of 1,050 flights daily, making it the busiest airport.
  • •Don Mueang Airport is anticipated to handle an average of 692 flights daily, ranking second in volume.
  • •Phuket Airport is projected to see an average of 298 flights daily.
  • •Chiang Mai Airport is expected to accommodate 193 flights daily.
  • •Travel patterns show a concentration of flights during peak periods (09:00-11:00 and 16:00-19:00), not evenly distributed throughout the day.
  • •Aeronautical Radio of Thailand has implemented Air Traffic Flow Management and optimized airspace usage to manage air traffic and flight density effectively, resulting in smoother takeoffs and landings.

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Key Quotes

Surachai Nuaprom
"Aeronautical Radio of Thailand has prepared to accommodate flight volumes during the Songkran festival from April 10-19, 2026, a period of continuously increasing public travel."
วิทยุการบินฯ ได้เตรียมความพร้อมรองรับปริมาณเที่ยวบินช่วงเทศกาลสงกรานต์ ระหว่างวันที่ 10–19 เมษายน 2026 ซึ่งเป็นช่วงที่มีการเดินทางของประชาชนเพิ่มสูงขึ้นอย่างต่อเนื่อง

Key Entities

Organization

Aeronautical Radio of Thailand(บวท.)ℹ️
The organization forecasting flight volumes and managing air traffic during the Songkran festival.

Place

Suvarnabhumi Airport(สุวรรณภูมิ)ℹ️
The airport expected to be the busiest during the Songkran festival, handling an average of 1,050 flights daily.
Don Mueang Airport(ดอนเมือง)ℹ️
The airport projected to be the second busiest during the Songkran festival, with an average of 692 flights daily.
Phuket Airport(ภูเก็ต)ℹ️
The airport expected to handle an average of 298 flights daily during the Songkran festival.
Chiang Mai Airport(เชียงใหม่)ℹ️
The airport anticipated to accommodate 193 flights daily during the Songkran festival.

Person

Mr. Surachai Nuaprom(นายสุรชัย หนูพรหม)
Acting Director General of Aeronautical Radio of Thailand, who provided projections for Songkran travel.