Hua Hin Airport Ready to Welcome International Flights 2026

Hua Hin is set to fully operate its airport by 2025, as recently announced by the Thai Ministry of Transport. The Thai Deputy Minister of Transport, Monporn Charoensri, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to modernizing Hua Hin Airport to meet international standards, with plans for the facility to be fully operational by 2026.

This announcement follows a recent increase in passenger numbers, reaching 75,000 in the 2024 fiscal year, reflecting a significant recovery in tourism. Monporn, accompanied by transport officials and local authorities, conducted an official inspection

Passenger traffic at Hua Hin Airport has significantly increased, with more than 80 percent of travelers using the Chiang Mai-Hua Hin-Chiang Mai route. Highlighting future growth potential, Monporn urged the Airports Department to explore additional domestic routes connecting northeastern, northern, and southern Thailand.

The resumption of international flights is also a priority, with plans to relaunch routes like Kuala Lumpur-Hua Hin-Kuala Lumpur, which were previously operational. Monporn suggested that developing new regional connections could further boost Hua Hin’s profile as a tourism hub.

As part of the government’s vision to make Hua Hin a key tourist destination, Monporn proposed transforming the airport into a “living airport” by hosting events and promoting local attractions. The plan also includes collaboration with local universities to offer aviation-related training, complementing the Prime Minister’s “One Pilot per Province” scholarship program.

Danai Rueangsorn updated key projects, including the runway extension and electrical system upgrade, which have been completed at a cost of 239.9 million THB. Final inspections by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) are currently underway.

Additionally, plans are in place to address security issues identified by the CAAT, such as extending runway safety zones and enhancing the runway end safety area (RESA). A proposed budget of 300 million THB has been allocated for these improvements, which include the construction of a new terminal.

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