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Thailand's colorful low-cost carrier connecting regional destinations.
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Bangkok, Thailand
Nok Air is a Thai low-cost airline established in 2004, operating domestic and regional international routes from its base at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. The airline is known for its distinctive bird-themed branding, with aircraft featuring colorful bird liveries and a playful corporate identity.
Nok Air is a subsidiary of Thai Airways International and has positioned itself in the budget travel segment, competing with other low-cost carriers in Southeast Asia. The airline has faced financial challenges in recent years, including restructuring efforts and impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite financial difficulties, Nok Air continues to serve key domestic Thai routes and select international destinations, particularly within the region. The carrier has undergone business rehabilitation proceedings and has worked to stabilize its operations in the competitive low-cost aviation market.
Hubs & network
Nok Air's primary hub is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok, Thailand.
Fleet
Nok Air operates a fleet primarily consisting of Boeing 737-800 aircraft for its domestic and regional routes.
Notable facts
- ›Nok Air is a subsidiary of Thai Airways International.
- ›The airline's name means 'bird' in Thai, reflected in its colorful bird-themed aircraft liveries.
- ›Nok Air entered business rehabilitation proceedings in 2020 following financial difficulties exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- ›The carrier launched operations in July 2004 as a low-cost domestic Thai airline.
- ›Nok Air has codeshare and partnership arrangements with other regional carriers to expand connectivity.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
Route network map (46 legs)
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Route network
BFV → DMKATR
CEI → DMK738
CJM → DMKATR
CNX → DMK738
CNX → UTH738
DMK → BFVATR
DMK → CEI738
DMK → CJMATR
DMK → CNX738
DMK → HDY738
DMK → HKT738
DMK → KBV738
DMK → KOP738
DMK → LOEATR
DMK → MAQATR
DMK → NNTATR
DMK → NST738
DMK → PHS738
DMK → PRHATR
DMK → RGN738
DMK → ROI738
DMK → SNO738
DMK → TST738
DMK → UBP738
DMK → UNNATR
DMK → URT738
DMK → UTH738
HDY → DMK738
HKT → DMK738
KBV → DMK738
KOP → DMK738
LOE → DMKATR
MAQ → DMKATR
NNT → DMKATR
NST → DMK738
PHS → DMK738
PRH → DMKATR
RGN → DMK738
ROI → DMK738
SNO → DMK738
TST → DMK738
UBP → DMK738
UNN → DMKATR
URT → DMK738
UTH → CNX738
UTH → DMK738
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Encyclopaedia
Nok Airlines plc, trading as Nok Air is a low-cost airline in Thailand operating mostly domestic services from Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport.
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About on Wikipedia
Nok Air
Low-cost airline of Thailand
Nok Airlines plc, trading as Nok Air is a low-cost airline in Thailand operating mostly domestic services from Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport.
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