Thai AirAsia launches new flights: Chiang Rai and Nakhon Si Thammarat now!

Thai AirAsia launches new flights: Chiang Rai and Nakhon Si Thammarat now!

Thai AirAsia has taken a big step towards improving mobility within the country with the launch of new flight connections. The new routes between Bangkok/Suvarnabhumi and the cities of Chiang Rai and Nakhon Si Thammarat started on October 1, 2025. This opens up new opportunities for travelers from the metropolitan region and could bring a breath of fresh air to the tourism sector. With an initial opening price of 950 THB per segment, access to these connections will be made even easier. According to traicy.com, the route to Chiang Rai offers two return flights daily, while the route to Nakhon Si Thammarat operates once daily.

The flights are operated using modern Airbus A320s, ensuring a pleasant travel experience. Thai AirAsia plans to operate up to eight flights per day to Chiang Rai and up to four flights daily to Nakhon Si Thammarat. The tickets for the flights can be easily booked via the airasia.com website or the AirAsia MOVE app.

Flight plan details

Interested travelers can look forward to a well-organized flight schedule. Here is an overview of the most important connections:

• FD4150: Bangkok/Suvarnabhumi (06:50) – Chiang Rai (08:10)
• FD4152: Bangkok/Suvarnabhumi (14:30) – Chiang Rai (15:55)
• FD4151: Chiang Rai (08:40) – Bangkok/Suvarnabhumi (10:00)
• FD4153: Chiang Rai (16:25) – Bangkok/Suvarnabhumi (17:50)
• FD4231: Bangkok/Suvarnabhumi (10:30) – Nakhon Si Thammarat (11:55)
• FD4232: Nakhon Si Thammarat (12:25) – Bangkok/Suvarnabhumi (13:50)

These new routes are beneficial not only for local guests but also for international travelers arriving in Thailand. Especially in the period from October to early next year, as highlighted by CEO Santisuk Klongchaiya, an increase in travel activity is expected. There will also be an opening ceremony at the airports to celebrate the new connections, showing that Thai AirAsia has a good hand when it comes to boosting local tourism airasia.com reported.

Growth in air traffic

The introduction of these routes is part of a broader strategy by Thai AirAsia that has gained traction in recent years. In total, the airline now serves 11 national direct routes from Suvarnabhumi, offering travelers a wide range of options. With 41 national routes, including connections from Don Mueang, Chiang Mai and Phuket, it is clear that air traffic in Thailand is booming and the demand for efficient and effective air connections is growing. This continued expansion in aviation is also supported by the Airport Authority of Thailand, which promotes the development of air transport with various statistics and services.

Overall, it can be said that Thai AirAsia's new domestic routes make an important contribution to strengthening the travel offering in Thailand and are of great interest to both locals and tourists. There's something happening in the aviation industry - and that's really a reason to be happy!