Thailand has 39 commercial service airports; 10 are international airports. You can even fly to Pattaya (U-Tapao). And flights are insanely cheap (prices subject to change).
✈️ DOMESTIC FLIGHTS
MAJOR DOMESTIC AIRLINES
Full Service:
- 1. Thai Airways ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- National carrier
- 20kg checked bag included
- Meals included
- Comfortable
- Price: Most expensive
- Reliability: Good
- 2. Bangkok Airways ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Boutique airline
- 20 kg checked bag included
- Free airport lounges
- Premium service
- Price: Expensive but worth it
- Monopoly on Koh Samui (only airline)
- 3. Thai Smile ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Thai Airways subsidiary
- 20 kg checked bag included
- Light meal included
- Good value middle-ground
- Price: Moderate
Budget Airlines:
- 1. AirAsia ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Largest budget carrier in Asia
- Reliable, on-time
- Nothing included (bags cost extra)
- Price: Cheapest
- NEW 2024: Better app, easier booking
- 2. Nok Air ⭐⭐⭐
- Thai budget airline (bird logo)
- Competitive with AirAsia
- Slightly better service
- Price: Cheap
- 3. Thai Lion Air ⭐⭐
- Budget airline
- Mixed reviews on delays
- Cheapest sometimes
- Price: Very cheap (but check reviews)
- 4. Thai Vietjet Air ⭐⭐⭐
- Newer budget option (since 2022)
- Reliable
- Competitive pricing
- Price: Cheap