Thailand Airport Passenger Fee to Rise for International Departures in June 2026

International travelers flying out of Thailand through the country’s main Airports of Thailand (AOT) airports should expect a higher passenger service charge from June 20, 2026.

AOT has officially notified the Stock Exchange of Thailand that the Passenger Service Charge (PSC) for outbound international passengers will increase to 1,120 baht per person from June 20, 2026 onwards. The current official AOT FAQ lists the international PSC at 730 baht per person, meaning the change adds 390 baht to the airport charge for affected international departures.

Which airports are affected?

The increase applies to outbound international passengers at all six airports supervised by Airports of Thailand:

• Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok
• Don Mueang International Airport, Bangkok
• Chiang Mai International Airport
• Mae Fah Luang–Chiang Rai International Airport
• Phuket International Airport
• Hat Yai International Airport

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand’s aeronautical information publication also lists the revised maximum PSC of 1,120 baht for these six airports, with effect from 19 June 2026 at 1700 UTC. In Thailand local time, that corresponds to June 20, 2026.

Who will pay the higher charge?

The increase is for international departures from the listed AOT airports. It does not apply to domestic departures at those airports. AOT says the domestic passenger service charge remains 130 baht per person.

For most travelers, this kind of airport charge is normally included in the total ticket price rather than paid separately at the airport. The practical impact is therefore likely to be seen in the final fare shown by airlines or booking platforms for international flights departing Thailand on or after the effective date. Travelers comparing fares should check the full ticket price, including taxes and fees, before booking.

Why is the fee increasing?

AOT says revenue from the higher PSC will be used to support airport infrastructure, safety, capacity and service improvements across the six airports. Its notice mentions projects and systems including Suvarnabhumi Airport’s Midfield Satellite 1, improvements at Don Mueang International Airport, and Common Use Passenger Processing Systems designed to improve check-in efficiency and reduce waiting times.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand previously described the increase as part of a wider effort to fund airport development and improve service standards, while requiring public notice before the new rate is collected.

What should travelers do?

• If you are booking an international flight out of Thailand for travel on or after June 20, 2026, compare total prices rather than base fares only.
• If you already booked a ticket before the increase takes effect, check your airline’s fare rules or booking confirmation to see whether airport taxes and charges are fixed at ticketing or can be adjusted later.
• Budget travelers and long-stay visitors planning onward flights from Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai or Hat Yai should allow for the higher total departure cost.
• Domestic flights within Thailand are not covered by this AOT international PSC increase.

Airline industry reaction

The topic has drawn criticism from the low-cost airline sector. The Thaiger reported that Capital A and AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes warned the increase could add pressure to airfares and hurt price-sensitive travel demand. That industry reaction is relevant for travelers because airlines may respond differently in how they price fares around the new charge.

The core fee change itself is not just a media report: it is supported by AOT’s official notice and the CAAT aeronautical information publication. What remains less predictable is how much of the higher charge individual airlines will visibly pass through in fares, and whether promotions or route pricing will offset part of the increase for some passengers.