{
  "id": 11161154,
  "title": "Hua Hin-U-Tapao flights begin October 23 with EZY Airlines",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/hua-hin-u-tapao-flights-begin-october-23-with-ezy-airlines",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-01T07:52:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Thaiger",
    "slug": "the-thaiger",
    "url": "https://thethaiger.com/news/national/hua-hin-u-tapao-flights-begin-october-23-with-ezy-airlines"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "EZY Airlines marked its debut in air travel between Hua Hin and U-Tapao on September 30, 2023, paving the way for scheduled passenger services commencing on October 23, 2023. A Cessna Caravan C208B aircraft, capable of carrying approximately 10 passengers, executed the inaugural flight, covering the 40-minute route from Hua Hin Airport to U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport. Promotional fares for regular services, set to commence on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays, will begin at 2,900 baht and will be available for purchase starting October 10 via airport counters, the EZY Airlines website, and online travel platforms. The launch ceremony at U-Tapao witnessed representatives from Hua Hin’s local government and tourism sector alongside the airport's water salute for the aircraft. This new service establishes a direct air link between Prachuap Khiri Khan and Thailand’s eastern coastal region, including Rayong and Pattaya, offering travelers a faster alternative to the lengthy road journey. As part of its strategy to bolster regional connectivity, EZY Airlines is extending its network across smaller regional airports utilizing 10-seat Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft. The airline has already initiated services between U-Tapao and Surat Thani, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing connections between secondary tourism destinations outside Bangkok. However, the airline has also encountered obstacles, notably withdrawing planned northern routes in August due to financial unviable airport parking charges, underscoring the challenges inherent in regional aviation operations.",
  "summary": "EZY Airlines operated its inaugural flight between Hua Hin and U-Tapao yesterday, September 30, ahead of scheduled passenger services beginning on October 23. The flight departed Hua Hin Airport at 8.49am and arrived at U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport at 9.29am, completing the journey in about 40 minutes. The service used a Cessna Caravan C208B with … The story Hua Hin-U-Tapao…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}