Thailand to raise international flight airport tax by 53% after four months of early 2026!

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According to the Bangkok Post, the Civil Aviation Commission of Thailand has approved a 53% increase in the service fee for departing international flights (commonly known as the airport tax).

Thai Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn stated at a meeting on Wednesday that the Commission has approved the application submitted by Airports of Thailand (AOT) to raise the international flight service fee from 730 baht (S$29.59) to 1120 baht (S$45.40).

The passenger service fee is included in the ticket price at the time of purchase. The new rate is expected to take effect after four months of early next year. The passenger service fee for domestic flights in Thailand will remain unchanged at 130 baht.

AOT operates six major airports in Thailand: Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai and Chiang Rai.

AOT previously stated that, based on an average of 35 million international passengers annually at its six airports, the airport tax increase is expected to bring the company approximately 10 billion baht in additional revenue each year.

The Civil Aviation Commission of Thailand stated that the increased fees will be used to invest in more convenient airport facilities, thereby improving airport service and safety levels.