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Thai AirAsia
Thailand · THAI ASIA

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Low-cost flying made easy across Thailand and Asia.
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Bangkok, Thailand
Thai AirAsia is a Thai low-cost carrier and joint venture between AirAsia Group and Thai investors, operating as part of the broader AirAsia network across Southeast Asia. It was established to bring affordable air travel to Thailand, connecting domestic destinations as well as international routes within the region.
The airline operates primarily from Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok and serves a wide network of destinations across Thailand, including Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Hat Yai, as well as international points in neighboring countries. It follows the AirAsia group's proven low-cost model, emphasizing high aircraft utilization and ancillary revenue.
Thai AirAsia is one of the most prominent low-cost carriers in Thailand and has played a significant role in democratizing air travel in the country. The airline benefits from the strong brand recognition and operational expertise of the AirAsia Group.
Hubs & network
Thai AirAsia's primary hub is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok, with secondary bases at Phuket International Airport and Chiang Mai International Airport.
Fleet
Thai AirAsia operates an all-Airbus narrowbody fleet consisting of A320-200 and A320neo family aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›Thai AirAsia was established in 2004 as a joint venture between AirAsia Group and Thai investors.
- ›It was the first AirAsia affiliate outside of Malaysia.
- ›The airline operates under the IATA code FD and ICAO code AIQ with callsign THAI ASIA.
- ›Thai AirAsia is a member of the Value Alliance, a coalition of Asian low-cost carriers.
- ›The carrier has been a key driver of low-cost aviation growth within the Thai domestic market.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
Route network map (90 legs)












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Route network
CKG → DMK320
CNX → HKG320
CNX → HKT320
CNX → MFM320
DMK → CEI320
DMK → DPS320
DMK → HDY320
DMK → HGH320
DMK → KBV320
DMK → KKC320
DMK → KMG320
DMK → KUL320
DMK → MDL320
DMK → NST320
DMK → PEN320
DMK → REP320
DMK → SIN320
DMK → SZX320
DMK → UTH320
DPS → DMK320
HAN → DMK320
HDY → CNX320
HGH → DMK320
HKG → CNX320
HKG → DMK320
HKG → HKT320
HKT → CNX320
HKT → HKG320
KBV → SIN320
KKC → DMK320
KMG → DMK320
KUL → DMK320
MAA → DMK320
MDL → DMK320
MFM → CNX320
NGB → DMK320
PHS → DMK320
PNH → DMK320
RGN → DMK320
SIN → HKT320
SIN → KBV320
SZX → DMK320
TST → DMK320
URT → DMK320
UTH → DMK320
WUH → DMK320
XIY → DMK320
CAN → DMK320
CEI → DMK320
CNX → DMK320
CNX → HDY320
CNX → HGH320
CNX → KBV320
CSX → DMK320
DMK → CAN320
DMK → CKG320
DMK → CNX320
DMK → CSX320
DMK → HAN320
DMK → HKG320
DMK → HKT320
DMK → KOP320
DMK → MAA320
DMK → MFM320
DMK → NAW320
DMK → NGB320
DMK → PHS320
DMK → PNH320
DMK → RGN320
DMK → SGN320
DMK → TST320
DMK → UBP320
DMK → URT320
DMK → WUH320
DMK → XIY320
HDY → DMK320
HGH → CNX320
HKT → DMK320
HKT → SIN320
HKT → UTH320
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
Thai AirAsia is a Thai low-cost airline. It is a joint venture of Malaysian AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย) and Thailand's Asia Aviation. It serves AirAsia's regularly scheduled domestic and international flights from Bangkok and other cities in Thailand.
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