Arriving at U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport (UTP)? WelcomeTaxi provides pre-booked airport transfers and private transfers between the airport, Pattaya, Rayong and destinations across Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard. Travel directly to your hotel, resort, residence or business address with a professional English-speaking driver.
Our chauffeur service is also available for business travel, sightseeing and tailored regional journeys. From Pattaya and Jomtien to Sattahip, Rayong, Bangkok and destinations farther across eastern Thailand, private long-distance transfers provide a comfortable door-to-door alternative to minibuses, taxis, ride-hailing services or rental cars.
How It Works
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Choose the route and a vehicle |
| Select service type you need, choose the route (or hourly hire duration), indicate number of passengers and luggage, as well as other necessary details if needed. See the price for different vehicle classes, choose one suitable for you and press Next. |
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Choose the payment method |
| Complete the booking form, choose the payment method, press Make Booking button, make online prepayment (if needed) and get email confirmation. When a driver will be assigned to your job, his phone number will be emailed to you. |
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The driver meets you with a name tag |
| Your driver will meet you on-site with a name tag at the right time. He will walk you to the car and safely drive you to your destination. At the end of your ride, if needed, you will pay in cash or by card-to-card transfer to your driver. |
Our Benefits
English-speaking drivers
Always available — friendly, professional, and communicative.
Fixed prices — no surprises
Know your fare in advance, with no hidden fees.
Meet & greet included
Your driver will wait at arrivals with a name tag.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I book a ride?
We recommend booking your transfer or hourly hire service at least 72 hours in advance. If you don’t have that much time, you can request an urgent transfer — we’ll let you know as soon as possible whether we can confirm it.
What pick-up time should I specify for the transfer?
If your transfer starts from an airport or railway station, please specify your flight or train arrival time as the start of your transfer. This helps the driver organize the meeting more accurately.
If your transfer starts from a hotel to an airport, please indicate the time you wish to be picked up at reception. You’ll need to calculate it yourself, allowing extra time for check-in. We recommend adding about 3 hours before your flight’s departure. For example, if your flight leaves at 14:00 and the trip takes 1 hour, your pick-up time should be 10:00.
How do I know if my order has been accepted?
After submitting your booking, you’ll receive an email with all trip details and your order status as “Waiting”. Once we receive and confirm your payment, the status will change to “Accepted”, and you’ll receive another email confirmation.
If you don’t receive the confirmation email, please contact our support team at office@welcome.taxi.
How do I change my booking?
To make changes to your booking, please contact our support team at office@welcome.taxi.
Important note: Requests for changes made less than 72 hours before your trip may be declined.
How can I cancel my booking?
You can cancel your booking in two ways:
- Via the booking page on our website — use the cancellation number provided in your booking voucher, at least 72 hours before the trip.
- By contacting our support team if it’s less than 72 hours before your ride.
Important note: In case of urgent cancellation, we may not be able to refund your deposit. The free cancellation period is stated in your confirmation email.
What should I do if my flight is delayed?
If your flight is delayed by less than 30 minutes, the driver will adjust their arrival time automatically.
If the delay is longer, please inform the driver directly (their phone number is in your confirmation voucher) or contact WelcomeTaxi Customer Support at office@welcome.taxi. Please include your order number and the new arrival time.
Important note: The driver may charge an additional fee for extended waiting time.
How will I find my driver?
For airport transfers, if you’ve added the meet-and-greet option to your order, the driver will meet you in the arrivals area — right after passport control and baggage claim. You’ll see a name sign with your first and last names (or custom text, if specified in your booking).
Important note: We strongly recommend adding the meet-and-greet option to your airport transfer booking.
For hotel pickups, the driver will wait for you in the hotel lobby. Detailed meeting instructions and your driver’s contact number are provided in your booking confirmation voucher.
How can I be sure that my driver will pick me up?
WelcomeTaxi guarantees that your driver will do their best to meet you on time.
Both you and the driver will have each other’s phone or WhatsApp number. Please keep your mobile phone switched on at the time of pickup. If you can’t reach the driver, contact our support team immediately.
I can’t find my driver. What should I do?
If you can’t find your driver, please double-check the name signs again — the driver may have missed you in the crowd.
Try calling or messaging the driver via WhatsApp. If there’s no response within the meeting time, contact our support team.
If necessary, go to the airport’s Information Desk to arrange a local taxi to your destination.
Important note: If the driver fails to meet you, we will refund your payment.
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Airport Transfers and Chauffeur Service from U-Tapao Airport
U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport (UTP) is the main airport serving Pattaya, Sattahip, Rayong and much of Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard. Located between Pattaya and Rayong, the airport provides a convenient alternative to Bangkok’s larger airports for travellers heading directly to resorts, hotels and business destinations along the eastern Gulf coast.
WelcomeTaxi provides pre-booked private airport transfers from U-Tapao Airport to hotels, resorts, residences, offices and regional destinations. Passengers can organise their transportation before travelling and continue directly from the terminal with a professional English-speaking driver rather than arranging their onward journey after arrival.
Private transfers are suitable for individual travellers, couples, families, business passengers and larger groups. Chauffeur service and long-distance transfers can also be arranged for journeys beyond Pattaya and Rayong to destinations elsewhere in eastern Thailand.
Getting from U-Tapao Airport to Pattaya and Rayong
U-Tapao Airport is located close to Sattahip and roughly 30 kilometres from central Pattaya. Ground transportation options include scheduled minibuses, taxis, private vehicles, rental cars and pre-booked private transfers.
The best option depends on the final destination, passenger number, amount of luggage and whether low cost or direct door-to-door convenience is the main priority.
Minibus from U-Tapao Airport to Pattaya
Scheduled minibus services operate between U-Tapao Airport and Pattaya. The airport currently lists a direct service to South Pattaya, providing an economical option for passengers whose accommodation is close to the route or final stop.
Shared services operate according to fixed departure times and stops rather than taking every passenger directly to a hotel. Travellers staying in Jomtien, North Pattaya or a resort outside the central area may therefore need another local connection.
A private airport transfer provides direct transportation from UTP to the exact hotel, resort or residence without additional stops.
Taxis at U-Tapao Airport
Taxi operators serve U-Tapao Airport and provide direct road transportation to Pattaya, Rayong, Sattahip and surrounding destinations.
A regular taxi can be convenient for passengers arranging transportation after landing. A pre-booked private transfer offers greater certainty before the flight and can be particularly useful for families, groups or travellers continuing directly to a destination farther from the airport.
Rental Cars
Rental cars are available for visitors planning to explore Pattaya, Rayong and the Eastern Seaboard independently.
For passengers travelling directly to a hotel or resort, however, renting a vehicle also means completing collection formalities, navigating unfamiliar roads and arranging parking. A chauffeur-driven transfer removes these additional steps.
Why Pre-Book a Private Transfer from UTP?
Pre-booking allows the airport journey to be organised before arrival. The pickup, destination, passenger number and vehicle requirements can all be specified in advance.
This is particularly useful because U-Tapao serves several distinct tourism and business areas rather than one compact city centre. A passenger travelling to Pattaya has different transfer requirements from someone heading to Rayong, Sattahip or a beach resort along the coast.
Families and groups can reserve a vehicle with sufficient seating and luggage capacity rather than depending on the size of the next available taxi.
For international visitors, travelling with an English-speaking driver can also make communication easier during the airport pickup and onward journey.
Transfers from U-Tapao Airport to Pattaya
Pattaya is the most important tourism destination served by UTP and lies north of the airport along the Gulf coast. The city contains a large concentration of hotels, resorts, restaurants, entertainment venues and residential developments.
Scheduled minibus services provide a public transport option, while a private transfer offers direct door-to-door transportation to the passenger’s exact hotel, apartment or resort.
This can be particularly convenient for families, groups and travellers arriving with several pieces of luggage.
U-Tapao Airport Transfers to Jomtien
Jomtien lies immediately south of central Pattaya and is a popular beach and accommodation district with hotels, apartments and resorts along the coast.
A private transfer from UTP provides direct transportation to Jomtien without requiring passengers to travel into central Pattaya first and then arrange another local vehicle.
Transfers from UTP to Sattahip
Sattahip is one of the closest major destinations to U-Tapao Airport. The area includes residential communities, naval facilities, hotels, beaches and attractions along the eastern Gulf coast.
A private airport transfer provides direct transportation to hotels, residences and other addresses in Sattahip and neighbouring areas.
Transfers from U-Tapao Airport to Rayong
Rayong is an important industrial, business and coastal destination east of the airport. The wider province includes manufacturing centres, hotels, beaches and resort areas.
Private transfers can provide direct transportation from UTP to hotels, offices, industrial locations and residences throughout Rayong without requiring passengers to change transport.
Chauffeur Service in Pattaya and the Eastern Seaboard
WelcomeTaxi chauffeur service can be arranged for business schedules, sightseeing, events and personalised itineraries throughout Pattaya, Rayong and the surrounding region.
The Eastern Seaboard combines tourism resorts, industrial estates, business districts and coastal attractions spread across a broad area. A private vehicle with driver allows passengers to travel according to their own programme rather than arranging separate taxis for every journey.
Hourly chauffeur service can also be useful for business meetings, events, restaurant visits or sightseeing itineraries involving several stops during the same day.
Business Travel from U-Tapao Airport
The Pattaya-Rayong corridor is one of Thailand’s most important tourism and industrial regions. International and domestic travellers may arrive through UTP for meetings, manufacturing facilities, industrial estates, conferences and corporate travel.
A pre-booked chauffeur can provide direct transportation from the airport to an office, hotel, industrial facility or meeting location.
For schedules involving several appointments, chauffeur service can provide continuous transportation throughout the day.
Transfers from U-Tapao Airport to Bangkok
Bangkok is a realistic long-distance destination from U-Tapao Airport, particularly when a passenger’s flight schedule makes UTP more convenient than Bangkok’s own airports.
A private transfer provides direct transportation from the airport to a hotel, residence or business address in Bangkok without requiring passengers to connect through Pattaya or another transport hub.
For longer journeys to Bangkok, travel time depends heavily on traffic and the exact destination within the metropolitan area.
Regional and Long-Distance Transfers from U-Tapao
Private long-distance transfers can be arranged from U-Tapao Airport to destinations throughout eastern Thailand according to the required route and vehicle.
This type of service is particularly useful for families, groups and business travellers carrying substantial luggage. Passengers remain in one vehicle throughout the journey rather than coordinating several local transport services.
U-Tapao Airport and Bangkok Airports
U-Tapao is the closest airport to Pattaya, but Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is also a genuine alternative for travellers visiting Pattaya and the Eastern Seaboard. BKK has a much larger international route network and frequent ground transport connections to Pattaya.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is farther from Pattaya than BKK and is more closely associated with Bangkok’s domestic and regional low-cost market.
For travellers whose destination is Pattaya, UTP offers the shortest airport transfer when a suitable flight is available, while BKK often provides a wider choice of international services.
Useful Information for Arriving Passengers
U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport uses the IATA code UTP and serves Pattaya, Rayong, Sattahip and the wider Eastern Seaboard.
The airport lists scheduled minibus services to Pattaya as well as taxi, private transport and rental car providers. Its current Pattaya minibus service operates from outside Terminal 2. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="0"}
When booking a private airport transfer, passengers should provide the correct flight details, complete destination address, number of travellers and realistic luggage requirements.
With airport transfers, chauffeur service and long-distance private transportation available from U-Tapao Airport, travellers can arrange their onward journey before arrival and continue directly to Pattaya, Jomtien, Sattahip, Rayong, Bangkok or destinations farther across eastern Thailand.