Flying out of Thailand? Get ready to pay a US$34 airport fee

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Airports of Thailand has announced an increase in the international passenger service charge (PSC) to 1,120 baht, or about US$34.7 at the current exchange rate, effective from 20 June 2026 at all six airports under its management.

The new rate will apply only to departing international passengers using Suvarnabhumi Airport, Don Mueang International Airport, Chiang Mai International Airport, Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport, Phuket International Airport and Hat Yai International Airport.

Domestic passenger service charges will remain unchanged at 130 baht per person in support of the government’s domestic tourism policy.

Pawina Jariyathitipong, president of AOT, said the adjustment followed approval by the Civil Aviation Board on 20 February 2026 and complied with international standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization.

She said the new PSC rate was based on principles including transparency, cost consistency, non-discrimination and stakeholder consultation.

Pawina stressed that the PSC was not a tax and was not intended for profit generation, but would be used solely for airport-related operations and infrastructure development.

According to AOT, revenue from the increased fee will support projects including the SAT-1 satellite terminal at Suvarnabhumi Airport, upgrades at Don Mueang Airport and the expansion of Common Use Passenger Processing Systems (CUPPS) aimed at reducing check-in waiting times and improving passenger experience.

The airport operator said surveys found that most passengers viewed the new PSC rate as reasonable and that it would not affect travel decisions. Airlines also supported the adjustment while urging AOT to continue improving service quality.

Pawina said the increase was intended to support long-term operational and investment costs, improve safety standards and strengthen Thailand’s ambition to become a regional aviation hub with globally competitive airports.