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Country
Thailand
Continent
Asia
Airport
UTH
Currency
Thai baht (THB)
Time zone
UTC+7
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Udon Thani is a city in north-east Thailand, in the Isan region, about 560 km from Bangkok according to Wikipedia (EN and DE). It has about 130,000 inhabitants according to Wikipedia (EN and DE) and serves as a gateway to Isan, the Mekong valley and nearby Laos. The city was founded in the late 19th century by Prince Prajak Silapakom according to Wikivoyage (EN) and Wikipedia (DE). People come for the UNESCO site of Ban Chiang, the red lotus lake of Nong Han, the temples, the parks and Isan cooking. SniperAir tracks flight prices to UTH airport and alerts you when a fare drops below your budget; it does not sell or book tickets.
This page focuses on the city and two flagship excursions, with no operators and no prices. The rest of Thailand, from Bangkok to the beaches, is covered on the country page and on the pages of other cities.
A few general points. Traffic and two-wheelers are the main risk; prefer bottled water and protect yourself from the sun. Before creating an alert and then buying, check your country of departure's official recommendations for entry formalities, which vary by nationality.
Airport and getting into town
Udon Thani airport, close to the centre
Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)
The main airport of north-east Thailand according to Wikipedia (DE), it lies a few kilometres from the centre, inside the ring road according to Wikipedia (EN); Wikivoyage (EN) says about 4 km. It is served mainly by domestic flights, with several daily connections from Bangkok, as well as Chiang Mai and Phuket according to Wikipedia (EN). We publish no airline list and no fares.
Approximate distance. Connections and schedules change with the seasons: check them before booking.
On arrival, minibuses, taxis and ride-hailing apps link the airport to the city according to Wikivoyage (EN); agree the fare in advance with drivers who approach you. Car rental companies have desks at the airport.
Udon Thani is also on the Bangkok-Nong Khai railway line, with four trains a day from Bangkok according to Wikipedia (EN), and buses reach Bangkok in about eight hours according to Wikivoyage (DE and ES). Nong Khai and the Friendship Bridge, towards Laos, are about an hour away according to Wikivoyage (EN).
Landmarks and sights
Red lotus, golden temples and the lake park
The city can be seen in a day, with its temples and its park; the major sights are one or two hours away by road. Here are three images, then more places in text.
The red lotus lake of Nong Han
South of the city, within Nong Han lake in Kumphawapi district, the 'red lotus lake' (Talay Bua Daeng) offers a carpet of flowers and broad leaves. According to Wikivoyage (EN), the bloom starts in October and is best seen from December to February in the morning, with boat rides on site. The lotus photos on this page evoke that atmosphere but do not name the exact place.
The temples of Udon Thani
The temples, including Wat Phothisomphon with its golden stupa and red-tiled roofs decorated with nagas, are among the most photogenic places in the city. Buddhist life is visible all day; dress respectfully: shoulders and knees covered, shoes off at shrine entrances.
Nong Prajak lake park
In the heart of the city, this lake park is where residents exercise and relax according to Wikivoyage (EN): paths for walking and cycling, lawns, small islands and bridges. It is an ideal stop at the end of the day, when the heat eases.
Other places: Wat Matchimawat and its shrine with golden gables, Wat Pa Phu Kon and its large reclining Buddha according to Wikivoyage (EN), the village of Ban Nakha, known for woven silks and cottons, and Phu Phrabat National Park, with its sandstone formations and rock paintings. For historical context, see also the Ban Chiang site, presented in the next section.
Museums and culture
Ban Chiang, museum and archaeology
Ban Chiang, a UNESCO site
Ban Chiang is an archaeological site on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1992 according to Wikipedia (FR, EN and ES). It is famous for its red-painted pottery and bronze objects, which tell of an ancient culture of rice farmers and metalworkers. The distance from Udon Thani varies by source, from 35 to 50 km east: allow half a day.
A museum and protected excavations
The Ban Chiang National Museum shows red pottery and bronzes; excavation pits are preserved under shelters, according to Wikivoyage (EN). The exact dating of the site is debated: several millennia BCE according to Wikipedia (FR, DE and ES). Check opening hours and access conditions; we publish no fares.
Isan culture
Udon Thani has no major museum of its own. Culture is found in the temples, the markets, the weaving villages and local festivals; programmes change, so ask on the spot.
Food and drink
Som tam, grilled chicken and noodle soups
Isan cooking
Isan cooking is known for bold flavours: som tam, a spicy green papaya salad, grilled chicken, noodle soups, skewers, sticky rice dishes and small sweets, according to Wikivoyage (EN). Street vendors are everywhere in the city, at almost any hour.
Markets
The night market near the station, neighbourhood markets and buffet restaurants are popular. Fresh produce, tropical fruit and juices are easy to find. We name no precise address and no brand.
Drinks
Bottled water, fresh fruit juice, iced tea and local beer are available everywhere. Bars generally close around midnight according to Wikivoyage (EN); if you drive a two-wheeler, do not drink alcohol.
Getting around
Songthaew, tuk-tuk, taxi and rental
In town
Udon Thani has a network of numbered songthaews, pick-up trucks with two benches, locally built tuk-tuks and ride-hailing apps according to Wikivoyage (EN). Always agree a tuk-tuk fare before getting in.
To the sights
Public transport is limited for excursions to Ban Chiang, the lotus lake or Phu Phrabat: a rental car or a taxi are the simplest options according to Wikivoyage (EN). Driving on the left takes getting used to; be careful, especially with two-wheelers.
To Laos
Nong Khai and the Friendship Bridge are about an hour by road; Vientiane is about an hour and a half away across the Mekong according to Wikivoyage (EN). Border formalities depend on your nationality: check official sources.
Budget and precautions
Price level, payment and precautions
What we know
The currency is the Thai baht (THB). We give no precise price level or figure, for lack of cross-checked independent sources.
What we do not publish
Fares, accommodation, restaurant and transport prices are not cross-checked on two independent sources, so we publish no range.
Precautions
Be careful on the road, especially on two wheels: wear a helmet. Drink bottled water and protect yourself from sun and mosquitoes. Check your country of departure's official recommendations before booking.
When to go
A tropical savanna climate: monsoon and cool season
November to February
The cool season: fairly dry and very warm winters according to Wikipedia (EN). It is the best time to visit, and the time of the red lotus bloom according to Wikivoyage (EN).
March to April
Heat builds until April, the hottest month, with average highs of about 36 C according to Wikipedia (EN) and Wikivoyage (EN).
May to September
The monsoon, from late April to early October according to Wikipedia (EN), brings heavy rain and slightly lower daytime temperatures; nights stay warm.
October
The monsoon ends; the red lotus bloom begins according to Wikivoyage (EN).
Udon Thani has a tropical savanna climate, with fairly dry and very warm winters and a monsoon from late April to early October according to Wikipedia (EN). These are indicative: weather varies from year to year, so check the forecast before you travel.
By length of stay
How long to stay in Udon Thani?
The city
The temples, Nong Prajak lake park, a night market and an evening in an Isan restaurant.
Ban Chiang and the lotus lake
Add half a day at Ban Chiang and a morning at the red lotus lake in season.
Isan and the Mekong
Combine the city with Phu Phrabat, Nong Khai and Laos, or continue to Bangkok and the rest of Thailand.
In pictures
Udon Thani in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Udon Thani
Which airport serves Udon Thani?
Udon Thani International Airport (UTH), a few kilometres from the centre, inside the ring road according to Wikipedia (EN). It serves mainly domestic flights, notably from Bangkok.
What should I see first in Udon Thani?
The UNESCO site of Ban Chiang, the red lotus lake of Nong Han, the city's temples and Nong Prajak lake park, according to Wikipedia (FR, EN) and Wikivoyage (EN).
When can I see the red lotus?
The bloom starts in October and is best seen from December to February, in the morning, according to Wikivoyage (EN). Conditions vary from year to year.
How far is Ban Chiang?
Between 35 and 50 km east of Udon Thani depending on the source (Wikivoyage EN, Wikipedia DE and ES). Allow half a day and a vehicle.
When is the best time to visit?
The cool season, roughly November to February. The monsoon runs from late April to early October according to Wikipedia (EN).
How do I get around Udon Thani?
By songthaew, tuk-tuk, taxi or ride-hailing app in town, and by rental car or taxi for excursions, according to Wikivoyage (EN).
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