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    "Key": "UBP-TH",
    "orig": {
      "code": "UBP",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Ubon Ratchathani",
      "fullCity": "Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand",
      "airport": "Ubon Ratchathani Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "TH",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Thailand"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Thailand can I fly to from Ubon Ratchathani?",
        "answer": "From Ubon Ratchathani you can fly non-stop to Bangkok’s Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports, and to Chiang Mai. Via Bangkok you can connect to Phuket, Krabi, Koh Samui, and other domestic destinations. Bangkok is the main hub for onward travel across Thailand."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Ubon Ratchathani to Thailand?",
        "answer": "Ubon Ratchathani is already in Thailand, so flights within the country are domestic. A non-stop flight from Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok takes about 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, and there is no meaningful difference in duration between directions."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Ubon Ratchathani to Thailand?",
        "answer": "Yes. Ubon Ratchathani Airport offers domestic non-stop flights to several cities within Thailand, including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket. Airlines such as Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, and Thai Lion Air operate these routes, with flight times typically around one to one and a half hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Ubon Ratchathani to Thailand?",
        "answer": "Since Ubon Ratchathani is already in Thailand, domestic flights serve other cities. Thai Smile, Nok Air, Thai AirAsia and Bangkok Airways connect via Bangkok or directly."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Ubon Ratchathani to Thailand?",
        "answer": "Since Ubon Ratchathani to Thailand is a domestic route (primarily to Bangkok), the cheapest time to fly is generally midweek, especially Tuesday or Wednesday, during the low season from May to October. Early morning and late afternoon departures tend to be the most affordable, while peak summer months and major Thai holidays like Songkran (April) and New Year drive prices up.",
        "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Explore Destinations finds the cheapest fare to the most popular destinations from a given origin. Each price is the lowest fare Priceline users have found for that route on any date in the last 72 hours."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Thailand?",
        "answer": "Thailand's top destinations include Bangkok for culture and street food, Chiang Mai for temples and nature, Phuket and Krabi for beaches, and Ayutthaya for historic ruins. All are reachable by short flights from Ubon Ratchathani."
      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Thailand are best to fly into from Ubon Ratchathani?",
        "answer": "You cannot fly directly from Ubon Ratchathani to the United States, but you can connect through Bangkok. Suvarnabhumi Airport handles most long-haul flights to the U.S. and offers the most connections. Don Mueang is an alternative for some regional and low-cost carriers but has fewer U.S. links."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Thailand?",
        "answer": "Thailand is best visited from November to February when the weather is cooler and dry, ideal for Bangkok and Chiang Mai. March to May is hot, while the rainy season from July to October sees fewer tourists and lower prices, though some islands may have rough seas."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Ubon Ratchathani Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "Ubon Ratchathani Airport sits on the city's northern edge, just a short ride from the center. The most common and affordable way from downtown is a metered taxi or a songthaew (shared pickup truck) that runs along the main roads; ride-hailing apps like Grab also operate in Ubon. There is no dedicated airport shuttle bus, and while driving yourself is possible with short-term parking at the terminal, taxis or Grab are generally the fastest and most convenient choice for most travelers.",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-17T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "http://www.airportdistancecalculator.com/ubon-ratchathani-thailand-location-map.html",
            "title": "Ubon Ratchathani City Map, Where is Ubon Ratchathani Thailand located?",
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            "title": "Distance From Surat Thani Airport to Muang Ubon Airport (URT - UBP Distance)"
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