At a glance
- Company
- AirAsia
- Announcement
- Expansion
- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
Key figures
- Destinations in China served
- 11 routes
- Promotional fare per trip
- 2,490 THB
- Visa-free stay per visit
- 30 consecutive days
- Maximum stay within 180 days
- 90 days
People
- Santisuk KlongchaiyaChief Executive Officer of AirAsia Thailand
Products and programs
BANGKOK, January 29, 2024 -- 
Let’s go to China! AirAsia invites Thai people to make the most of its 11 routes to the Chinese destinations of Shanghai*, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Changsha, Kunming, Chongqing, Xi’an, Hangzhou, Wuhan and Shantou. The airline says it is launching a promotion celebrating visa free travel between Thailand and China for people with ordinary and public affairs passports starting this 1 March, agreed upon by the two governments.
Guests who fly direct from Bangkok (Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi) to China can enjoy all-inclusive fares from only 2,490 THB per trip. Book 28 January-11 February, 2024 for travel from 15 February-30 September 2024.
Mr. Santisuk Klongchaiya, Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia Thailand, remarked that “The visa-free travel agreement between Thailand and China was a much-anticipated development. Without a visa requirement for Thai citizens traveling to China, trips will be both more convenient and affordable. The agreement is sure to boost tourism between both countries.”
“China has it all, from grand history to natural attractions that must be experienced and even shopping for affordable fashion. An emerging charm of the country is its innovations and modernity. With visa-free travel for Thai people to China, there is a wonderful opportunity to check-in to all that the nation has to offer, whether for returning travelers or first-time visitors who will be boundlessly impressed,” Mr. Santisuk said.
To align with this occasion, AirAsia has also launched a campaign “Open your mind to explore a million experiences in China” inviting everyone to open their mind to experience unique beauty in a magnificent landscape of all the cities that AirAsia directly flies to China, which the campaign has gradually organized promotions and fun activities for public awareness.
AirAsia has been consistently adding routes and frequency between Thailand and China, including the upcoming new route of Bangkok (Don Mueang) - Beijing, in line with growing demand. Passengers with AirAsia can experience the World’s Best and stunning service, affordable prices and on-time performance as Thai AirAsia was named the most on time airline in Thailand and 3rd for Asia-Pacific in 2023 by Cirium.
Thailand and China will allow visa-free travel from 1 March onward, allowing citizens of both nations to visit one another for up to 30 consecutive days or a total 90 days within a 180 day period without the need to request a visa. The agreement is expected to be a boon to tourism and the economy of both countries.
*Bangkok (Don Mueang) - Shanghai flights are operated by Thai AirAsia (flight code FD) and Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) - Shanghai flights are operated by Thai AirAsia X (flight code XJ)

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In brief
AirAsia is promoting travel from Thailand to China ahead of visa-free entry beginning March 1, 2024, under an agreement between the two governments. The airline says it serves 11 Chinese destinations from Bangkok’s Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports and is offering fares starting at 2,490 THB per trip. The offer is available for bookings made January 28 through February 11, for travel from February 15 to September 30, 2024. AirAsia Thailand CEO Santisuk Klongchaiya said the policy could make trips more convenient and support tourism between the countries. The company also described a China-focused campaign and said a Don Mueang–Beijing route is upcoming. The release says eligible citizens may visit visa-free for up to 30 consecutive days, subject to a 90-day total within 180 days.
Key takeaways
- AirAsia is advertising fares from 2,490 THB per trip on flights from Bangkok to China.
- The booking window runs January 28–February 11, 2024, for travel February 15–September 30, 2024.
- The airline says it serves 11 Chinese destinations and plans a Don Mueang–Beijing route.
- Visa-free travel between Thailand and China is scheduled to begin March 1, 2024, under the governments’ agreement.
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