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For
many backpackers heading to Southeast Asia, things are CHEAP in comparison to
prices back home. The street food, the shopping and the transport are all
examples. For any backpackers being able to experience a fantastic currency
exchange, it’s something that really is a privilege.
If
you’re looking for cheap transport alternatives, something that is cheap for
everyone, then look no further than budget airline travel options within
Thailand. If you’re on a short trip, or need to be somewhere quicker than what
a normal overnight bus journey would take, flying cheap is the option. So
flying from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi or wherever, take note of some
of these cheap Thai carriers.
Take a
look at our list for flying around Thailand.
Thailand’s
flagship carrier flies internationally as well as domestically. Prices
domestically recently are more competitive than they once were, and you may now
find some good deals here.
Owned
by Thai Airways, Thai Smile only began operating in 2012 purposely to be a
low-budget airline. Domestic destinations include Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang
Rai, Phuket and Krabi. Internationally you can fly to China, Bangladesh,
Cambodia, Myanmar, India, Laos and Malaysia.
Nok
means bird and as you’ll see the yellow cartoon logo that represents the
airline. Nok come across as a novelty airline yet are quite an efficient and
‘happy’ airline, travelling to all tourist destinations across Thailand. Nok
keep things simple as a budget airline.
No
thrills here, but Thai Lion Air, are another low-budget carrier new on the
airline scene. Founded 2013, and with over 22 destinations available you’re
bound to find some cheap options. Not everyone’s #1 choice however, still if
its cheap, take it!
Another
airline that is budget friendly, Orient Thai which can be under the name of One
Two Go, is an option in Thailand. Although not much luxury, they do daily
flights to a handful of destinations throughout Thailand and operate out of DMK
airport in Bangkok.
Arguably
the most popular due to the vast locations it covers across Southeast Asia,
this Malaysian-born carrier goes domestically within Thailand too. Look out for
flight deals, which sometimes can be very cheap or take them up on the Air Asia
ASEAN pass that has benefits for travellers wanting to fly to several
destinations quickly and for a one off cheap price.
