AirAsia launches daily direct flights from Suvarnabhumi to Chiang Rai, Nakhon Si Thammarat Thai AirAsia strengthens position as airline with most extensive network in Thailand

BANGKOK, May 5, 2025 -- AirAsia, the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for 15 consecutive years* as ranked by Skytrax, is now adding even more convenience for travelers with the launch of two exciting new domestic routes: Suvarnabhumi–Chiang Rai (twice daily) and Suvarnabhumi–Nakhon Si Thammarat (once daily), starting 1 October 2025.

Promotional fares from as low as 900 THB per one way trip are now available for booking on AirAsia MOVE and airasia.com from 28 April – 31 May 2025.

With these new additions, AirAsia now operates an impressive 41 domestic routes, solidifying its position as the airline with the widest network in Thailand, which includes 22 routes from Don Mueang, 11 from Suvarnabhumi, and 8 regional links from its hubs in Chiang Mai and Phuket.

Ms. Tansita Akraritpirom, Head of Commercial for Thai AirAsia, shared: "We’re proud to be the only low-fare airline flying from both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang, a unique advantage that lets us serve more travelers across Thailand. This year, we’re doubling down on our commitment to domestic connectivity with even more routes and higher frequencies from Suvarnabhumi."

Alongside current Suvarnabhumi routes to Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hat Yai, Krabi, Khon Kaen, and Udon Thani, flights to three new destinations—Buriram, Narathiwat, and Surat Thani— are set to take off from Suvarnabhumi from 1 July, followed by Chiang Rai and Nakhon Si Thammarat in 1 October.

In total, AirAsia serves eight flights daily to Chiang Rai (six from Don Mueang and two from Suvarnabhumi) and five flights daily to Nakhon Si Thammarat (four from Don Mueang, one from Suvarnabhumi).

"Whether you're flying home, heading on a holiday, or merely discovering a new destination, you have AirAsia’s commitment to ensure your journey is smooth, affordable, and on-time. Thai AirAsia has been named Top 5 airline for On-Time Performance in Asia-Pacific by Cirium and continues to hold the No.1 spot in Thailand for punctuality. Wherever you want to go in Thailand, chances are, AirAsia flies there — and does it better, faster, and friendlier than anyone else," Ms. Tansita added.

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