Domestic Airfares in Thailand

[koykaeng]

I'm sure some of you like to split your time in Thailand between a number of locations, and may need to book some internal flights to get around.

Whilst I usually make use of Thai Airways, there are a number of cheaper alternatives which could save you literally 1000's of Baht in fares.

Check out the following links and compare the pricing for any given trip.

http://www.thaiairways.com/

http://www.airasia.com/site/en/home.jsp

http://www.fly12go.com/en/main.shtml

http://www.nokair.com/nokconnext/asp...currlang=en-US

Just tried to book a fare from Bangkok to Chiang Mai (return) for October 06 and this is what I came up with via the various operators;

Thai Airways = 5520 Baht return

Nokair = 3750 Baht return

One Two Go = 3400 Baht return

Air Asia = 2566 Baht return

All prices quoted include the applicable taxes, although the conditions are generally more stringent on the cheaper fares with regard to alterations, etc.

Still amazing the difference is pricing offered !

Cheers
Koykaeng

[Snick]

Avoid One Two Go -- old old planes

AirAsia's prices vary a lot, if you buy in advance and/or catch a sale they can be dirt cheap

[katoeylover]

they run like easyjet - no seat allocation and they never are on time!! but cheap - yes!

[dummy_plug]

Agreed! Although last time I took Air Asia up-country the taxes and fuel surcharges ended up being more than the actual fare!!! However, it was on time...for once. I've noticed Thai Airways is always going to be your most expensive option, as it is a full-fledged airline, but I guess the plus is that it is a member of Star Alliance.

[PigDogg]

I'm a coach guy but when flying Nok Air I sprung for first class, an extra 500 baht on a one way trip. In first class you get more comfortable seats, a free snack and an increased baggage allowance.

[daveduke007]

Anyone flown on Air Asia's Manchester United plane yet?

Come on you reds

[daveduke007]

Another pic

[Guest]

Does anyone know/have any suggestions or recommendations among these airlines for connecting to/from Thailand and other points in SE Asia? My next trip there will include Thailand, but I'll probably be coming from somewhere else in SE Asia first ...