A newly-launched Bangkok-Hua Hin air shuttle service offers travellers the option of flying between Bangkok and Hua Hin in only 40 minutes. The air shuttle service, operated by SGA Airlines/ Siam General Aviation, reduces the travel time between Bangkok and Hua Hin by more than two hours.
With a steady increase in the number of luxury resorts and spas and prime properties opening in the ‘royal paradise’ of Hua Hin, Thailand’s first seaside resort is attracting an ever-increasing numbers of affluent international travellers. This, according to SGA, has led to a demand for an air shuttle service that provides a convenient and welcome alternative to the three-hour drive from Bangkok to Hua Hin.
The Bangkok-Hua Hin air-shuttle service essentially provides an express transfer service for hotel guests, particularly for travellers arriving on long-haul flights from Europe. In operating its air-shuttle service, SGA works in close cooperation with several leading hotels in Hua Hin.
Siam General Aviation received ISO 9001:2000 certification in September 2004 and has been operating four daily flights between Bangkok and Hua Hin since November 1, 2004.
The route is serviced by a Cessna 208B Caravan aircraft, with a seating capacity for 12 passengers. The aircraft has been fitted out with plush leather seating. The Cessna is a light aircraft well-suited to low-altitude flights. This offers passengers an opportunity to enjoy an aerial view of the landscape along the route which passes over Bangkok, Samut Prakarn, the Gulf of Thailand, the Chao Phraya River and Petchburi province before touching down in Hua Hin.
With such a short flight, there is no inflight service. However the airline has its own lounge in Bangkok and Hua Hin, where passengers are able to relax and enjoy light snacks and beverages.
RESERVATIONS
Reservations can be made via the SGA Airlines Reservation Call Centre, at the Airport Counter or via Internet booking.
CHECK-IN
Flights depart from Bangkok’s Don Muang Domestic Terminal. In Bangkok, the SGA Counter is located on the 1st Floor, Bangkok’s Don Muang Domestic Terminal.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the check-in counter a minimum of 45 minutes before departure time. The checked baggage allowance is 25 kilogrammes per person and an additional 5 kilos for hand-carried items. Passengers are met on arrival at Hua Hin airport and provided with an escorted transfer between the airport and the participating hotel or resort.
Check-in time for Hua Hin is 30 minutes before departure time. The SGA Counter is located at Hua Hin airport.
The operation is designed to grow with demand, however, initial flight times have been established to accommodate international arrivals from/to Europe, with daily departures scheduled as follows:
Departing Bangkok (BKK):
08.00, 11.30, 15.30, 18.30 hours
Departing Hua Hin (HHQ):
09.30, 13.00, 16.30, 20.00 hours
THE CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN (C-208B)
The Caravan is the roomiest, most rugged and reliable aircraft built today. There are over 1,200 of these amazing aircraft operating all over the world with an astounding 4,000,000 flight hours. Safety and reliability are directly related to equipment which guides the aircraft. State-of-the-art avionics included in Grand Caravan insures the safest possible operation in any weather condition. The simple but rugged overall design has conventionally-operated controls and no need for a hydraulic system because of its fixed gear.
Grand Caravan gives you more comfort and value than any other propjet aircraft manufactured today. There is room for nearly 600kg of luggage and supplies conveniently stored in an external cargo partitioned to prevent shifting.
Cessna aircrafts
Web site: www.cessna.com
Source:Siam General Aviation
FARES
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ADULT |
CHILDREN
between 2-12 years old |
| One Way |
3,100 baht |
1,750 baht |
Round Trip |
5,200 baht |
2,950 baht |
- Price is subject to change depending on fuel price
- Infants up to 2 years of age, under the supervision of an adult, travel for free. One infant per adult.
- Insurance covers third party, hull and passenger liability of US$5 million per accident
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