# Hua Hin Airport in Thailand Set to Begin International Operations by 2026

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/travel/182391-hua-hin-airport-in-thailand-set-to-begin-international-operations-by-2026
- Published: 2024-12-22T17:51:10+07:00
- Author: Jessica Lee

**Thailand’s Transport Ministry plans to upgrade Hua Hin Airport for international
status by 2026, enhancing tourism and connectivity, with recent passenger traffic
exceeding 75,000 in the 2024 fiscal year. The upgrade will include expanding the
runway, improving terminal facilities, and adding advanced navigation systems to
accommodate larger aircraft and increased passenger capacity. **

Thailand’s Transport Ministry is enhancing Hua Hin Airport to accommodate increased
travel demands and achieve international certification. With over 75,000 passengers
in the 2024 fiscal year, this upgrade is set to establish Hua Hin as a critical 
hub for both domestic and international tourists, thereby bolstering the local economy.

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Currently serving only domestic flights, the airport operates routes mainly with
Thai AirAsia. Significant developments are planned, including runway expansions 
to support larger aircraft, and the project is expected to be completed by April
2026.

The next phase will involve further enhancements, estimated to cost approximately
THB 300 million, pending budget approval. These improvements are anticipated to 
not only facilitate international flights but also significantly boost tourism in
the Prachuap Khiri Khan area.

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