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The 8 Best Domestic Airlines in Thailand

World Courier will introduce you to the eight best Thai airlines ranging from boutique high-end ones to no-frills airlines and from family-friendly choices to the best budget airline options, to suit different travelers’ preferences and needs.

Many airlines in Thailand will get you to various destinations. Domestic airlines in Thailand are very convenient and affordable. Most flight routes around Thailand are reasonably priced and short.

1. Bangkok Airways – Asia’s Boutique Airline, Best Luxury Airline

Bangkok Airways is a small airline that really focuses on offering an unforgettable experience for you. It costs more than other airlines but you can get deals if you book ahead of time to certain location.

Carry-on allowance: 5 kilograms
Luggage allowance: 30 kilograms (FlyerBonus)
Excess luggage fee (per kilogram): 80 THB
Meal included: yes
Seat reservation included: yes
Credit card fee: no
Departs from: Suvarnabhumi Airport

2. Thai Airways – World’s Best Economy Airline, Full-Service Airline

Thai Airways might be considered economy class but it offers things that make it feel more like a luxury option. Within Thailand, its prices are similar to Bangkok Airways but it offers a lot. No other domestic airline in Thailand offers in-flight entertainment.

Carry-on allowance: 7 kilograms
Luggage allowance: 30 kilograms
Excess luggage fee (per kilogram): 55-125 THB
Meal included: yes
Seat reservation included: yes
Credit card fee: no
Departs from: Suvarnabhumi Airport

3. Thai Smile – Most Reliable Low-Cost Airline

Thai Smile is a low-cost subsidiary of Thai Airways. Its service is mid-range so even though you’re paying less, you will get some good perks. There might not be an airport lounge but you do get a free allowance of 20 kilograms of checked luggage plus free snacks and drinks.

Carry-on allowance: 7 kilograms
Luggage allowance: 20 kilograms
Excess luggage fee (per kilogram): 55-125 THB
Meal included: yes
Seat reservation included: yes
Credit card fee: no
Departs from: Suvarnabhumi Airport

4. AirAsia – Best Low-Cost Airline, Good for Those Traveling Light

AirAsia is one of the cheapest options when flying around Thailand but it’s also a great airline. If you’re traveling light with just a 7 kilogram carry-on, AirAsia is a good option. With AirAsia, the base price is cheap, especially when booking online.

As well as such reasonable pricing, the airline is very helpful. It has machines you can use to check yourself in at the airports. There is always an attendant there to help you through the process.

Carry-on allowance: 7 kilograms
Luggage allowance: 15 kilograms is 300 THB
Excess luggage fee (per kilogram): 400 THB
Meal included: no
Seat reservation included: no
Credit card fee: 96.5 TBH
Departs from: Don Mueang International Airport

5. Nok Air – Best Airline for Traveling with Kids

Nok Air has a bird theme and everything, including the airplanes and the flight attendants, maintains the theme. The airline gives you free snacks, water, and Wi-Fi, and its service is exceptional. The staff members are all smiles and your kids will love their bright yellow uniforms that mimic colorful birds. The airplanes have a beak painted at the front of them, which again is really fascinating for children.

Carry-on allowance: 7 kilograms
Luggage allowance: 15 kilograms
Excess luggage fee (per kilogram): 300 THB
Meal included: snack box
Seat reservation included: yes
Credit card fee: 90.95 TBH
Departs from: Don Mueang International Airport

The 8 Best Domestic Airlines in Thailand

6. Thai Lion Air – Best for Low Airfares with Perks

Thai Lion Air offers you prices much like those for flying with AirAsia but it gives you more. You can check up to 15 kilograms of luggage for free. If you catch one of its online promotions, you’ll pay very little.

Carry-on allowance: 7 kilograms
Luggage allowance: 10 kilograms
Excess luggage fee (per kilogram): 400 THB
Meal included: no
Seat reservation included: yes
Credit card fee: no
Departs from: Don Mueang International Airport

7. Thai Vietjet Air – Best New Airline, Budget Flight Out of Suvarnabhumi Airport

There’s not too much to say about Thai Vietjet Air as it’s still quite new, having opened in 2014. The airline doesn’t go to many destinations within Thailand. The one thing that could be highlighted is that it’s a budget airline flying out of the main airport.

Carry-on allowance: 7 kilograms
Excess luggage fee (per kg): 400 THB
Meal included: no
Credit card fee: no
Departs from: Suvarnabhumi Airport

8. Kan Air – Best and Only Option to Get to Mae Hong Son

Kan Air is a small airline based in Chiang Mai. It services the north and northeast of Thailand as well as Bangkok. However, if you want to get to Mae Hong Son and avoid the curvy roads you’d need to travel on by land, this is the best option. This flight route is in partnership with Bangkok Airways. Kan Air offers you free checked baggage on its flights.

Carry-on allowance: 7 kilograms
Excess luggage fee (per kilogram): 100 THB
Meal included: no
Online reservation: credit card only
Departs from: Chiang Mai International Airport

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