Why go
- City municipality in Thailand.
- Served by Phetchabun Airport (PHY).
History
Phitsanulok is a city municipality in northern Thailand and the capital of Phitsanulok province. It had a city population of 60,827 and an urban population of approximately 200,000 in 2024, making it Thailand's 19th-most populous city proper and one of the major urban centers in the northern region. Located in the geographic center of the province, it occupies the fertile plains along the banks of the Nan River, which flows south to join the Chao Phraya River.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Nok Air DD (737-800) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Thai AirAsia FD (A320) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Zambia Skyways K8 (CNC) · 1 route: Chiang Mai
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.
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 Phetchabun Airport (PHY); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PHS has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Bangkok, Chiang Mai).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Phitsanulok. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.