Airport director Karan Thanakunjirapath said the airport expects an average of 177 flights and around 22,104 passengers per day over the 10th-19th April Songkran period. While that represents a roughly 9% dip from the same period last year carriers have added 39 extra flights to meet holiday demand: 38 domestic and one international service on the Chiang Mai–Hualien (Taiwan) route.
The terminal has been dressed up with Lanna-themed Songkran décor, a merit-making water-pouring station and photo spots to welcome visitors to the new Thai year.
Air quality measures are also in place in response to the ongoing PM2.5 situation, including double-layer air chamber entrances, air purifiers and indoor air quality monitors to maintain a clean zone inside the terminal.
Passengers are advised to allow extra travel time on 12th-15th April, when Songkran celebrations around the old city moat are going to cause jams.
