Thai Airways

ICAO: THA IATA: TG Active as of Jan 31, 2026

Airline Statistics

118

Active Routes

2118

Flight Observations

62

Unique Destinations

58

Origin Airports

2174

Avg Route Distance (mi)

5958

Longest Route (mi)

4

Domestic Routes

96

International Routes

About Thai Airways

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Thai Airways International (ICAO: THA) is the flag carrier airline of Thailand, established in 1960 as a joint venture between Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) and Thai Airways Company. In 1988, it merged with Thai Airways Company to form the airline known today. Its corporate headquarters are located in Bangkok, and its primary operational base is Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), with secondary hubs in Phuket and Chiang Mai.

As of November 2025, Thai Airways operates a fleet of 79 aircraft, consisting of a mix of wide-body and narrow-body aircraft from both Boeing and Airbus. The fleet includes models such as the Airbus A320-200, Airbus A330-300, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 777-200ER, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 787-8, and Boeing 787-9. The airline has a further 82 aircraft on order and aims to expand its fleet to 143 aircraft by 2029.

THAI's route network encompasses 51 international and 10 domestic destinations across 30 countries, primarily focusing on Europe, Asia, and Oceania as of March 2025. Thai Airways is also a founding member of the Star Alliance, the world's first and largest airline alliance, established on May 14, 1997. The airline offers various cabin classes, including Royal First Class, Royal Silk Class (Business Class), and Economy Class. Royal Silk Class on some routes provides 180° fully-flat seats, in-flight entertainment, Wi-Fi, and unique ground perks for departing passengers from Bangkok, such as a complimentary pre-flight massage.

Traveler Reviews

Recent traveler reviews for Thai Airways generally highlight a positive experience, particularly concerning the airline's soft product. The overall sentiment is that of exceptional service, delicious food, and comfortable cabins.

What Travelers Love:**

  • Cabin Crew & Service: Passengers consistently praise the warm, friendly, and highly attentive service provided by the cabin crew.
  • In-flight Meals: The airline's catering receives high marks, with many travelers describing the food, especially the Thai cuisine, as amazing, tasty, and stellar. Some business class offerings even include caviar.
  • Cabin & Seat Comfort: Cabin comfort is often highlighted, with comfortable seating and the availability of fully-flat beds in business class on newer aircraft being particularly valued.

Common Complaints:

  • Inconsistent Hard Product/Older Aircraft: A recurring complaint is the inconsistency in the "hard product" across the fleet, with some older aircraft noted as needing refurbishment and having tighter seat configurations.
  • Entertainment/Wi-Fi (compared to competitors): While generally appreciated, the in-flight entertainment and Wi-Fi options are sometimes perceived as less extensive or slower compared to those offered by other major international carriers, with limited free Wi-Fi.
  • Ground Customer Service & Delays: Some passengers have reported less satisfactory experiences with ground customer service, particularly concerning a perceived lack of responsibility for missed connections due to delays and difficulties with refund processes.

Overall sentiment summary: Thai Airways generally receives positive feedback for its exceptional in-flight service and catering. However, the travel experience can be inconsistent due to varying aircraft modernity, and some travelers have expressed frustration with ground operations and handling of delays.

**

Safety Information

Thai Airways has a strong safety record in recent times, though its history includes several notable incidents. Major accidents with fatalities occurred in 1980, 1985, 1987, 1992, and 1998, with the last fatal accident being Flight 261 in December 1998, which resulted in 101 fatalities due to pilot error and spatial disorientation during landing. More recent incidents, though non-fatal, include turbulence causing injuries in August 2025, a temporary runway excursion in September 2024, and a rejected takeoff due to uncontained engine failure in October 2019.

In terms of regulatory compliance, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) upgraded Thailand's air safety rating to Category 1 in April 2025, reversing a downgrade from 2015. This allows Thai airlines to resume direct flights to the U.S. and enter codeshare agreements with American carriers. Thai Airways also successfully passed the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Third Country Operator (TCO) Audit, receiving authorization for flight operations to European Union countries in December 2015. The airline's safety assessment by AirlineRatings.com is influenced by factors such as ICAO and IOSA audits.

As of January 2025, the average age of the Thai Airways fleet is 10 years, according to IBA Insight. By June 2025, this average remained at 10.2 years. The airline has been undertaking significant operational improvements and financial restructuring, which have positively impacted its safety assessment.

Based on available data, Thai Airways received an overall safety rating upgrade to a perfect 7/7** from AirlineRatings.com in June 2025. This upgrade was attributed to renewed confidence in the airline's financial stability and operational improvements, placing THAI in the top tier of global carriers for passenger safety. While not specific safety awards, Thai Airways was recognized at the Skytrax 2024 World Airline Awards, ranking 6th for World's Best Airport Services and 8th for World's Best Airline Cabin Crew and Best Airline Staff in Asia, demonstrating its commitment to high service standards which include safety and convenience.

Compiled by AirportRoutes.com • Updated 2 months ago

Route Network Map

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Most Popular Routes

HDY → BKK
Hat Yai International Airport → Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
467 miles
107 flights
A320
KBV → BKK
Krabi Airport → Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
404 miles
64 flights
A321
CNX → BKK
Chiang Mai International Airport → Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
666 miles
63 flights
A320
BKK → HKT
Suvarnabhumi Airport → Phuket Int'l
419 miles
62 flights
A320
DEL → BKK
Indira Gandhi International Airport → Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
1834 miles
62 flights
A320
RGN → BKK
Yangon International Airport → Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
380 miles
57 flights
A321
PEN → BKK
Penang International Airport → Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
581 miles
56 flights
A320
BKK → CNX
Suvarnabhumi Airport → Chiang Mai Int'l
371 miles
52 flights
A320
TPE → BKK
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport → Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
1548 miles
50 flights
A359
VTE → BKK
Wattay International Airport → Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
321 miles
49 flights
A321

Top Destinations

BKK (VTBS)
Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
Bangkok
1193 flights
57 routes
HKT (VTSP)
Phuket Int'l
Phuket
62 flights
1 route
CNX (VTCC)
Chiang Mai Int'l
Chiang Mai
52 flights
1 route
HND (RJTT)
Tokyo Int'l (Haneda)
Ota
42 flights
1 route
HDY (VTSS)
Hat Yai Int'l
Hat Yai / Songkhla
36 flights
1 route
UTH (VTUD)
Udon Thani Int'l
Udon Thani
34 flights
1 route
ICN (RKSI)
Incheon Int'l
Seoul (Incheon)
34 flights
1 route
KKC (VTUK)
Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen
33 flights
1 route
DEL (VIDP)
Indira Gandhi Int'l
New Delhi
32 flights
1 route
SIN (WSSS)
Singapore Changi
Singapore
28 flights
1 route

Top Origin Airports

BKK (VTBS)
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Bangkok
925 flights
61 routes
HDY (VTSS)
Hat Yai International Airport
Hat Yai
107 flights
1 route
KBV (VTSG)
Krabi Airport
Krabi
64 flights
1 route
CNX (VTCC)
Chiang Mai International Airport
Chiang Mai
63 flights
1 route
DEL (VIDP)
Indira Gandhi International Airport
New Delhi
62 flights
1 route
RGN (VYYY)
Yangon International Airport
Yangon
57 flights
1 route
PEN (WMKP)
Penang International Airport
Penang
56 flights
1 route
TPE (RCTP)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Taoyuan
50 flights
1 route
VTE (VLVT)
Wattay International Airport
Vientiane
49 flights
1 route
MNL (RPLL)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Manila (Pasay)
44 flights
1 route

Top Border Crossing Flights

BKK (VTBS)
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Bangkok, TH
1193 flights
57 routes
HND (RJTT)
Tokyo Haneda International Airport
Ota, JP
42 flights
1 route
ICN (RKSI)
Incheon International Airport
Seoul (Incheon), KR
34 flights
1 route
DEL (VIDP)
Indira Gandhi International Airport
New Delhi, IN
32 flights
1 route
SIN (WSSS)
Singapore Changi Airport
Singapore, SG
28 flights
1 route

Longest Routes

BKK → LHR
Suvarnabhumi Airport → London Heathrow
5958 mi
LHR → BKK
London Heathrow Airport → Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
5958 mi
CDG → BKK
Charles de Gaulle International Airport → Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
5877 mi
BKK → CDG
Suvarnabhumi Airport → Charles de Gaulle/Roissy
5877 mi
BRU → BKK
Brussels Airport → Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
5762 mi

Shortest Routes

SAI → BKK
Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport → Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
235 mi
BKK → KKC
Suvarnabhumi Airport → Khon Kaen
236 mi
KKC → BKK
Khon Kaen Airport → Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
236 mi
BKK → UTH
Suvarnabhumi Airport → Udon Thani Int'l
290 mi
UTH → BKK
Udon Thani Airport → Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
290 mi

All Routes

118 Total Routes
Showing 25 most popular routes
Route Destination Flights Distance Aircraft Last Seen
HDY → BKK Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
Bangkok
107 467 mi A320 Jan 30, 2026
KBV → BKK Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
Bangkok
64 404 mi A321 Jan 27, 2026
CNX → BKK Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
Bangkok
63 666 mi A320 Jan 19, 2026
DEL → BKK Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
Bangkok
62 1834 mi A320 Jan 25, 2026
BKK → HKT Phuket Int'l
Phuket
62 419 mi A320 Jan 29, 2026
RGN → BKK Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
Bangkok
57 380 mi A321 Jan 31, 2026
PEN → BKK Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
Bangkok
56 581 mi A320 Jan 29, 2026
BKK → CNX Chiang Mai Int'l
Chiang Mai
52 371 mi A320 Jan 29, 2026
TPE → BKK Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
Bangkok
50 1548 mi A359 Jan 30, 2026
VTE → BKK Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
Bangkok
49 321 mi A321 Jan 30, 2026
MNL → BKK Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
Bangkok
44 1361 mi A320 Jan 31, 2026
BKK → HND Tokyo Int'l (Haneda)
Ota
42 2855 mi B77W Jan 20, 2026
CEI → BKK Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
Bangkok
40 438 mi A320 Jan 31, 2026
SIN → BKK Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
Bangkok
38 881 mi B788 Jan 27, 2026
KKC → BKK Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
Bangkok
37 236 mi A320 Nov 28, 2025
LHE → BKK Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
Bangkok
36 2076 mi B789 Jan 30, 2026
BKK → HDY Hat Yai Int'l
Hat Yai / Songkhla
36 467 mi A320 Jan 30, 2026
BOM → BKK Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
Bangkok
36 1885 mi A333 Dec 10, 2025
SAI → BKK Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
Bangkok
36 235 mi A321 Jan 30, 2026
BKK → UTH Udon Thani Int'l
Udon Thani
34 290 mi A321 Jan 23, 2026
BKK → ICN Incheon Int'l
Seoul (Incheon)
34 2281 mi A359 Jan 17, 2026
HKT → BKK Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
Bangkok
34 419 mi A321 Sep 6, 2025
HKG → BKK Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Int'l
Bangkok
33 1051 mi A321 Jan 2, 2026
BKK → KKC Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen
33 236 mi A321 Jan 17, 2026
BKK → DEL Indira Gandhi Int'l
New Delhi
32 1834 mi A320 Jan 20, 2026
Data Information:

Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.

Data Freshness: Real-time
Last Update: Jan 31, 2026 12:04
Coverage: Observed routes only