Why go
- City in Chonburi, Thailand.
- Served by Atlantic.
History
Pattaya is a city in Eastern Thailand, the largest city in Chonburi province and the eighth-largest city in Thailand. It is on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, about 150 kilometres (93 mi) southeast of Bangkok, and has a population of 351,391 as of 2025.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Atlantic; 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Pattaya Bali Hai Pier, 3.4 km); routes include Pattaya - Ko Lan (Na Baan Pier), Jomtien - Ko Lan (speed boat), Pattaya - Ko Lan (Ta Waen Pier).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pattaya. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.