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Pai Airport (PYY)
Pai Airport is a small domestic gateway to the mountain town of Pai and the wider Mae Hong Son Province in northern Thailand. Compare transfer options to Pai town centre, nearby villages, hot springs and onward journeys around the region.
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About Pai Airport
Pai Airport (PYY) is a small domestic airport serving the town of Pai in Mae Hong Son Province, northern Thailand. Originally constructed during World War II and opened for civil aviation in 1945, it is operated by the Department of Airports and functions as a compact gateway to a popular mountain destination in the region.
Located in Wiang Tai subdistrict, the airport sits roughly 2 km from Pai town centre, close to guesthouses, restaurants and the town's walking street. It has a single runway and one small passenger terminal, with operations focused on domestic regional flights, historically linking Pai with Chiang Mai.
Facilities are modest, with a waiting hall, check-in counters, a small shop or kiosk and parking. For onward travel, taxis, songthaews, private transfers and rental vehicles connect the airport with Pai town and the wider Mae Hong Son region.
For visitors heading to Pai's hot springs, waterfalls and surrounding villages, Pai Airport offers a convenient alternative to the winding mountain roads from Chiang Mai, keeping the town well connected within northern Thailand.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Pai Airport has a single, compact passenger terminal that handles domestic arrivals and departures. The airport does not have separate international or Schengen zones, and operations are focused on regional flights, historically connecting Pai with Chiang Mai.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Pai Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Pai Airport to hotels, guesthouses and other destinations in Pai town and across Mae Hong Son Province.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from Pai Airport, sightseeing trips, business needs or journeys around the Pai region.
Car Rental
Rent a car at or near Pai Airport for independent travel around Pai and onward journeys through Mae Hong Son and northern Thailand.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Pai Airport, hotels, event venues and other destinations in the Pai area.
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