> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.thailandtripos.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Domestic Flights - URL: https://www.thailandtripos.com/domestic-flights/ - Published: 2026-02-16T10:28:49.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-14T13:46:22.000Z - Description: Master Thailand domestic flights. Compare airlines like AirAsia and Bangkok Airways, baggage fees, airports, booking tips, and cheap routes. - Author: Tim Thorer - Tags: Getting Around Master Thailand domestic flights. Compare airlines like AirAsia and Bangkok Airways, baggage fees, airports, booking tips, and cheap routes. 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 #### ****Full Service Airlines:** ****Thai Airways ⭐⭐⭐⭐** - - National carrier - 20kg checked bag included - Meals included - Comfortable - Price: Most expensive - Reliability: Good ****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) ****Thai Smile ⭐⭐⭐⭐** - - Thai Airways subsidiary - 20 kg checked bag included - Light meal included - Good value middle-ground - Price: Moderate #### ****Budget Airlines:** ****AirAsia ⭐⭐⭐⭐** - - Largest budget carrier in Asia - Reliable, on-time - Nothing included (bags cost extra) - Price: Cheapest - ****NEW 2024:** Better app, easier booking ****Nok Air ⭐⭐⭐** - - Thai budget airline (bird logo) - Competitive with AirAsia - Slightly better service - Price: Cheap ****Thai Lion Air ⭐⭐** - - Budget airline - Mixed reviews on delays - Cheapest sometimes - Price: Very cheap (but check reviews) ****Thai Vietjet Air ⭐⭐⭐** - - Newer budget option (since 2022) - Reliable - Competitive pricing - Price: Cheap ### Popular Connections [Bangkok → Phuket](https://12go.asia/en/avia/Bangkok/Phuket/?z=2284790&ref=thailandtripos.com) [Bangkok → Chiang Mai](https://12go.asia/en/avia/Bangkok/Chiang-Mai/?z=2284790&ref=thailandtripos.com) [Bangkok → Krabi](https://12go.asia/en/avia/Bangkok/Krabi/?z=2284790&ref=thailandtripos.com) [Bangkok → Surat Thani](https://12go.asia/en/avia/Bangkok/Surat-Thani/?z=2284790&ref=thailandtripos.com) [Bangkok → Koh Samui](https://12go.asia/en/avia/Bangkok/Koh-Samui/?z=2284790&ref=thailandtripos.com) [Bangkok → Pattaya](https://12go.asia/en/avia/Bangkok/Pattaya/?z=2284790&ref=thailandtripos.com) [Bangkok → Trat](https://12go.asia/en/avia/Bangkok/Trat/?z=2284790&ref=thailandtripos.com) [Bangkok → Udon Thani](https://12go.asia/en/avia/Bangkok/Udon-Thani/?z=2284790&ref=thailandtripos.com) [Chiang Mai → Phuket](https://12go.asia/en/avia/Chiang-Mai/Phuket/?z=2284790&ref=thailandtripos.com) [Chiang Mai → Krabi](https://12go.asia/en/avia/Chiang-Mai/Krabi/?z=2284790&ref=thailandtripos.com) [Chiang Mai → Koh Samui](https://12go.asia/en/avia/Chiang-Mai/Koh-Samui/?z=2284790&ref=thailandtripos.com) [Chiang Mai → Pattaya](https://12go.asia/en/avia/Chiang-Mai/Pattaya/?z=2284790&ref=thailandtripos.com) #### Domestic Flight Costs ****Note:** Prices vary wildly by season. ****Peak Season (Dec-Feb, July-Aug):** +30-50% on all prices ****Low Season (Apr-June, Sept-Nov):** \-20-30% on all prices ****Tims tip:** Check [12goAsia.](https://12go.asia/?z=2284790&ref=thailandtripos.com) While Koh Samui → Bangkok might cost ฿15,000 ($190) in February, the flight from Surat Thani (including ferry and transport to the airport) costs only ฿1900 ($61), but the whole trip takes 8 hours. ### Budget Airline Baggage Fees #### ****What's INCLUDED with the basic ticket:** - Seat (assigned or auto-assigned) - 7 kg cabin bag (one small backpack/purse) #### ****What costs EXTRA:** ****AirAsia:** - - Checked bag 20 kg: ฿600-900 (online) / ฿1,200-1,500 (airport) - Checked bag 25 kg: ฿900-1,200 (online) / ฿1,500-2,000 (airport) - Checked bag 30 kg: ฿1,200-1,500 (online) - Cabin bag upgrade to 10 kg: ฿300-500 - Seat selection: ฿80-400 (depending on seat) - Meals: ฿120-250 - Priority boarding: ฿150 ****Nok Air:** - - Checked bag 15 kg: ฿450-700 (online) / ฿900 (airport) - Checked bag 20 kg: ฿700-1,000 (online) / ฿1,200 (airport) - Seat selection: ฿100-350 - Meals: ฿100-200 ****Huge Money-Saving Tip:** Always book baggage online when buying a ticket. Up to 50% cheaper than at the airport! #### How to fly cheap in Thailand 1. ****Book 3–6 weeks ahead** (not too early, not too late) 2. ****Fly Tuesday-Thursday** (cheapest days) 3. ****Avoid holidays:** 4. - Songkran (April 13-15/19) - Thai New Year (Dec 31-Jan 2) - Chinese New Year (varies, Jan/Feb) - Long weekends 5. ****Pack light** (7 kg carry-on only = no baggage fees) 6. ****Buy baggage online** if needed (50% cheaper) 7. ****Check-in online** 24 hr before (free, avoids ฿200 airport fee some airlines charge) 8. ****Bring your own snacks** (don't buy on the plane) 9. ****Compare all airlines** on Skyscanner or 12Go 10. ****Sign up for airline newsletters** (flash sales, promo codes) #### Where to book - [12Go.asia](https://12go.asia/?z=2284790&ref=thailandtripos.com) - Shows flights + trains + buses + ferries all together - ****Pros:** Great for comparing all transport options - ****Cons:** Small booking fee (฿50-100) - ****Best for:** Multi-modal trips (flight + ferry combos) ### Bangkok Domestic Airport Tips #### ****Arrival Time:** - Domestic flights: Arrive ****1.5-2 hours before** - Check-in closes 40–45 minutes before the flight - Budget airlines are STRICT (if late, you miss flight, no refund) #### ****Don Mueang vs Suvarnabhumi:** - ****Don Mueang (DMK):** More domestic. Most AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Vietjet. The airport is smaller, less stressful, and has faster security - ****Suvarnabhumi (BKK):** More international. Thai Airways, Thai Smile, Bangkok Airways. The airport is bigger, more stressful, and has stricter security - ****They're DIFFERENT airports** 45 mins apart - don't mix them up! #### ****How to get to Don Mueang:** MRT subway to Bang Sue station. Interchange: State Railway to Don Muang (takes around 90 minutes) #### ****How to get to Suvarnabhumi:** MRT subway to Petchaburi. Interchange: Makkasan, Airport Rail Link to Suvarnabhumi (takes around 45 minutes) #### ****Connecting Flights:** - If flying international → domestic on different tickets: Allow 4+ hours - Domestic → domestic: Allow 2+ hours - Domestic → international: Allow 3+ hours *Disclaimer: Page contains affiliate links. If you purchase something via these links, I will earn a small commission. 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