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Bangkok Airways flies from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to places such as Siem Reap and Phuket. This guide covers that network, the Bangkok Airways fleet and cabins, baggage, check-in and how to pay less. Ask a question
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In short

Bangkok Airways is a Thai regional airline based at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. It flies to 17 destinations including Koh Samui, Phuket and Chiang Mai, plus Cambodia, Laos, the Maldives, Singapore and Hong Kong, a good match for beach and island trips in the region. It is not in an alliance and runs FlyerBonus. Cabins are Business and Economy.

Bangkok Airways is a regional airline based in Bangkok, Thailand, founded in 1968 as Sahakol Air. It flies to destinations in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, the Maldives, Singapore and Hong Kong, and it built and operates Samui Airport on Koh Samui.

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What to expect

Bangkok Airways is a Thai regional airline headquartered in Chatuchak, Bangkok, with hubs at Suvarnabhumi Airport and Samui Airport on Koh Samui. It suits travellers flying to Thai islands and cities, and those continuing from Bangkok to Cambodia, Laos, the Maldives and other nearby countries. Founded in 1968 as Sahakol Air, it took the Bangkok Airways name in 1989 and calls itself the boutique airline of Thailand.

Koh Samui and the airline that owns the airport

Bangkok Airways owns Samui Airport, along with Sukhothai and Trat airports. This is why it is the main airline for Koh Samui and has most of the flights between Bangkok and the island. If Samui is your destination, the choice of airline is narrow and fares rise sharply in high season, so book early.

Operating bases are Suvarnabhumi, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Krabi, Phuket and Samui. Domestic routes link these with other tourist cities, and the international network covers about 20 destinations, including Cambodia, Laos, the Maldives, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Codeshares with long-haul airlines

Bangkok Airways belongs to no global alliance, yet it had codeshares with about 30 airlines in August 2024. Partners include Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, EVA Air, Qantas and British Airways. It has interline agreements with others, among them Air India, Scoot and SWISS. A through ticket from a partner lets your bags travel to Samui or Phuket without collecting them in Bangkok.

Stock listing and the Prasarttong-Osoth family

The airline is listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand under the ticker BA. The Prasarttong-Osoth family controls it, and Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth is president and chief executive. In 2019 it made a profit of 351 million baht on revenue of 29,418 million baht and employed 3,010 people.

Baggage and cabin space on ATR flights

Baggage allowance depends on the fare and route and is shown in your booking. ATR flights carry less overhead space, so pack a smaller cabin bag. Check in online on bangkokair.com or with the app, and at Suvarnabhumi allow time to reach the domestic gates if you connect from an international flight.

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Good to know

  • Founded1968
  • Other gatewaysUSM / HKT / CNX

Everything you should know

Airline codes

PG · BKP

IATA · ICAO · callsign “BANGKOK AIR”

Every Bangkok Airways flight number begins with PG. Flight-tracking sites and air traffic control use the ICAO code BKP, and the radio callsign is BANGKOK AIR.

Key facts

Main hub

Bangkok (BKK)

Suvarnabhumi Airport

Also flies abroad fromKoh Samui (USM) · Phuket (HKT) · Chiang Mai (CNX)
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Network

17 destinations

Thailand · Cambodia · Laos · Maldives · Singapore · Hong Kong

From Bangkok Suvarnabhumi and its own airport on Koh Samui, Bangkok Airways flies to Phuket, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Sukhothai, Trat and to Cambodia, Laos, Singapore, Hong Kong and the Maldives.

Destinations

Cabin classes

Business

and Economy

Business and Economy on Airbus A319/A320 jets; ATR 72-600s fly shorter routes. Bangkok Airways sells Business and Economy as a full-service airline. Business is only offered on the Airbus jets, so check the aircraft if you want it. Skytrax named Bangkok Airways the best regional airline in the world for 2024, the eighth year in a row it won the title.

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Good to know

Bangkok Airways’ main base is Suvarnabhumi Airport, and Koh Samui is one of its hubs. Its loyalty programme is FlyerBonus, and its official website is bangkokair.com.

Frequent flyer

FlyerBonus

No global alliance

FlyerBonus is where Bangkok Airways flights earn points; the airline has not joined Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam.

How it works

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At a glance

Bangkok Airways (IATA: PG, ICAO: BKP) is a Thai regional airline based at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. Founded in 1968, it flies Airbus A319, A320 and ATR 72-600 aircraft to Koh Samui, Phuket, Chiang Mai and other Thai cities, and to Cambodia, Laos, the Maldives, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Key facts about Bangkok Airways
HeadquartersChatuchak District, Bangkok, Thailand
Fleet typesAirbus A319, A320 and ATR 72-600
Frequent flyerFlyerBonus
Official websitebangkokair.com

Flight routes

Destinations and routes

Direct routes
These are the cities on Bangkok Airways’ published route map. Timetables change through the year, so check the Bangkok Airways schedule before you plan around a route. Search flights

Thailand

Bangkok (BKK) departures9 destinations

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Fleet and aircraft

In August 2025 the fleet had 23 aircraft: 11 Airbus A319-100s, two Airbus A320-200s and ten ATR 72-600 turboprops, with 12 more ATRs on order. The Airbus jets fly longer and busier routes, while the ATRs serve shorter island hops and smaller airports. The airline plans to replace the A319 and A320 with Airbus A220 or Embraer E2 jets, with deliveries around 2028.

  • Airbus A319-100 Narrow-body · 11 in service Domestic and regional routes
  • Airbus A320-200 Narrow-body · 2 in service Busier routes
  • ATR 72-600 Turboprop · 10 in service Shorter domestic and regional routes

Cabin classes

Two cabins are on sale at Bangkok Airways: Business and Economy. Not every Bangkok Airways route has all of them.

Business Selected flights

Business class

Business class on selected routes.

Priority check-in

Economy All flights

Standard seat

The main cabin on every flight.

Meal on board

FlyerBonus

Earn points on PG flights with FlyerBonus, which you can join on the Bangkok Airways website.

FlyerBonus members earn points on Bangkok Airways flights and with partners and redeem them for flights and upgrades.

The loyalty programme is FlyerBonus. Members earn points on Bangkok Airways flights and redeem them for award tickets on its network.

Baggage allowance

Check your e-ticket for the exact Bangkok Airways allowance. It is set by the fare type, the cabin and the route, whether you start at BKK or another airport.

Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Set by your fare
Extra bags
Add online before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only

Bangkok Airways sets one allowance for short-haul and another for long-haul, and its premium cabins always carry more than the cheapest economy fare. Check the route-by-route figures on bangkokair.com.

Pro tip: if your PG fare comes without a hold bag, buy one in your booking before you fly; airport prices for extra bags are usually higher.
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Online Check-in

Getting through check-in for Bangkok Airways is simpler in this order. Start online and finish at bag drop.

  1. Step 1

    Check in online

    Online check-in for PG flights is on the official Bangkok Airways website. You need the PG booking reference or e-ticket number and the passenger’s surname.

    Booking ref + surname
  2. Step 2

    Prepare your documents

    Pack your passport plus any visa, residence permit or entry papers your destination asks for. Domestic PG passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.

    Passport · visa · ID
  3. Step 3

    Arrive early

    Bangkok Airways closes its check-in counters before departure, and passengers who miss the cut-off can be refused boarding. Leave room for bag drop and security at BKK.

    Check your deadline
  4. Step 4

    Drop your bags

    Bangkok Airways desks and bag-drop points take your hold luggage. Keep the bag-tag receipt with your boarding pass until the bags come off at the end of your PG trip.

    Bangkok Airways counter
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Cheap tickets

How to find a cheaper Bangkok Airways fare without giving up the bag or seat you need.

  1. 01

    Be flexible with your Bangkok Airways dates

    Compare a full week of Bangkok Airways departures; midweek days are often priced below Fridays and Sundays.

    Midweek flights
  2. 02

    Avoid peak holiday dates

    Fares to Koh Samui and Phuket rise from December to February and around Songkran in April. Book early for those dates.

    School holidays · festivals
  3. 03

    Price the bundle, not the base fare

    The lowest PG fare is not always the cheapest trip once bags and seats are added. Compare the fare types before you pay.

    Baggage & changes
  4. 04

    Book busy Bangkok Airways routes early

    Last-minute PG seats on popular routes tend to cost more. Book a few weeks out when a Bangkok Airways route is busy.

    Popular routes
  5. 05

    Join FlyerBonus

    Join FlyerBonus before your first Bangkok Airways flight so the trip earns points from day one.

    Before you fly

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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General

Bangkok Airways uses Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok as its main hub, with Samui Airport on Koh Samui as a second hub. Many travellers use it to reach Samui directly from Bangkok or from regional cities.