Airline codes
DD · NOK
IATA · ICAO · callsign “NOK AIR”
Nok Air’s IATA code is DD, its ICAO code is NOK, and the radio callsign is NOK AIR. Type DD and your flight number into a status search to follow a Nok Air flight.
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Low-cost flights from Bangkok Don Mueang to big and small Thai cities: routes, fleet, baggage, check-in and tips for cheaper Nok Air fares. Ask a question
In short
Nok Air is a Thai low-cost airline based at Don Mueang International in Bangkok, known for the bird-beak livery on its Boeing 737-800s. It flies mostly domestic routes across Thailand, plus international flights to India and China. Nok Air is not in an alliance. Seats are all Economy, cabin baggage is included, and checked baggage depends on the fare type.
Nok Air is a Thai low-cost airline based at Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport, known for the bird’s beak painted on its jets.
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What to expect
Nok Air is a Thai low-cost airline that started flying on 23 July 2004 and is based at Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport. Nok means bird in Thai, and the airline paints a bird's beak on the nose of each aircraft, which makes its jets easy to spot on the apron.
Nok Air is mainly a domestic airline. Alongside the busy routes to Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi, Hat Yai and Udon Thani, it flies to smaller towns that few other airlines serve, such as Mae Sot, Nan, Phitsanulok, Chumphon, Sakon Nakhon and Trang. It also links Chiang Mai with Udon Thani without going through Bangkok.
Abroad it keeps a short list of routes from Don Mueang, currently to Hyderabad in India and Nanjing in China.
Where did Nok Air come from?
Nok Air was set up in February 2004 as Sky Asia and flew its first service on 23 July 2004. Thai Airways International was a founding shareholder, and Patee Sarasin was chief executive from 2004 until 2017. The company became Nok Airlines in January 2006 and listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand on 18 January 2013. Thai Airways' share was diluted to 21.57% in 2017, when businessman Nuttapol Chulangkul became the largest shareholder, and has fallen further since.
The first international route, to Bangalore in India, opened on 31 May 2007 and was suspended in 2020. NokScoot, a long-haul joint venture with Singapore's Scoot announced in late 2013, closed in 2020 during the pandemic. Nok Air filed for business rehabilitation on 30 July 2020 and kept flying, and its shares were delisted from the Thai exchange on 9 January 2025.
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At a glance
Nok Air (IATA: DD, ICAO: NOK) is a Thai low-cost airline founded in 2004 and based at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. It flies Boeing 737-800s mainly on domestic routes across Thailand, plus international flights to Hyderabad and Nanjing.
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Thailand |
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| Fleet types | Boeing 737-800 |
| Official website | nokair.com |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
Destinations listed in Nok Air’s published network, grouped by region. Seasonal and new Nok Air routes come and go, so check the schedule for your dates.
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Bangkok (DMK) departures15 destinations
FromTo DMK CNX BangkokChiang Mai Available airlines1 airline- Nok Air
FromTo DMK CEI BangkokChiang Rai Available airlines1 airline- Nok Air
FromTo DMK HKT BangkokPhuket Available airlines1 airline- Nok Air
FromTo DMK KBV BangkokKrabi Available airlines1 airline- Nok Air
FromTo DMK HDY BangkokHat Yai Available airlines1 airline- Nok Air
FromTo DMK URT BangkokSurat Thani Available airlines1 airline- Nok Air
FromTo DMK UTH BangkokUdon Thani Available airlines1 airline- Nok Air
FromTo DMK UBP BangkokUbon Ratchathani Available airlines1 airline- Nok Air
FromTo DMK NST BangkokNakhon Si Thammarat Available airlines1 airline- Nok Air
FromTo DMK TST BangkokTrang Available airlines1 airline- Nok Air
FromTo DMK PHS BangkokPhitsanulok Available airlines1 airline- Nok Air
FromTo DMK SNO BangkokSakon Nakhon Available airlines1 airline- Nok Air
FromTo DMK NNT BangkokNan Available airlines1 airline- Nok Air
FromTo DMK MAQ BangkokMae Sot Available airlines1 airline- Nok Air
FromTo DMK CJM BangkokChumphon Available airlines1 airline- Nok Air
International
Bangkok (DMK) departures2 destinations
FromTo DMK HYD BangkokHyderabad Available airlines1 airline- Nok Air
FromTo DMK NKG BangkokNanjing Available airlines1 airline- Nok Air
Fleet and aircraft
The jet fleet is ten Boeing 737-800s with 189 seats each, and six Boeing 737 MAX 8s are on order. Besides Don Mueang, the airline has bases in Chiang Mai and Phuket. Its head office is on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road beside Don Mueang airport, and the ICAO code is NOK. With ten jets, Nok Air runs a much smaller operation than Thai AirAsia's 62 aircraft at the same airport, so smaller towns such as Nan or Mae Sot may not have a flight every day. Check the days of operation before building a trip around them.
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Boeing 737-800 Narrow-body Domestic and international routes
Cabin classes
One cabin.
Economy All flights
Low fares, fare types
Cabin bagChecked bag on some faresSnacks for purchase
Frequent flyer programme
Details of the Nok Air loyalty programme are being added
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Baggage allowance
Your allowance depends on your fare type. The exact amount is printed on your booking.
Cabin baggage
Included
Checked baggage
Depends on fare type
Extra bags
Cheaper online
Power banks
Cabin bag only
A cabin bag is included; checked baggage depends on the fare type you buy.
Pro tip: weigh your bags at home before leaving for the airport; extra weight on Nok Air usually costs more at the counter than when you add it online.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Getting through check-in for Nok Air is simpler in this order. Start online and finish at bag drop.
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Step 1
Check in online
Use nokair.com or app to check in for eligible flights. Have your Nok Air booking reference or e-ticket number and your surname ready.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
Before leaving for the airport, check that your passport is valid and that you hold any visa or entry document needed at the other end of your Nok Air flight. On Nok Air’s domestic flights within Thailand, carry a valid photo ID.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Get to the airport with time for Nok Air check-in, bag drop and security. The airline sets a deadline for each airport, shown in your booking, and late arrivals can lose their seat.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
At the airport, take your bags to the Nok Air bag-drop point. Collect a printed DD boarding pass there if you have not saved one to your phone.
Nok Air counter
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Cheap tickets
How to find a cheaper Nok Air fare without giving up the bag or seat you need.
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Book small routes early
Routes to smaller towns have fewer flights, so seats around Thai holidays go quickly.
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Check the airport
Nok Air uses Don Mueang, while most international arrivals land at Suvarnabhumi. Plan the transfer before booking.
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Compare fare types
A fare type with checked baggage can cost less than the cheapest fare plus a bag bought separately.
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Avoid peak seasons
Songkran in mid-April and New Year are the busiest times on Thai domestic routes.
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Allow time for a Don Mueang transfer
Nok Air uses Don Mueang, not Suvarnabhumi. A same-day connection from an international arrival at Suvarnabhumi means a road transfer across Bangkok and a fresh check-in; allow at least four hours, or stay a night in the city first.
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Yes, a few routes: Hyderabad and Nanjing from Don Mueang.
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Getting there
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Nok Air does not fly from Suvarnabhumi, so check which airport your other flights use before you book a connection.
Yes, but it means travelling about an hour by road to Don Mueang and checking in again. Allow at least four hours between flights, more at rush hour.
DD. Use it with the flight number to check status on nokair.com or the Don Mueang departures board.
Online check-in: yes. Check in on nokair.com. The Check-in section of this guide walks through it in 4 steps.
General
Mostly within Thailand: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket, Krabi, Hat Yai, Surat Thani, Udon Thani, Ubon Ratchathani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, Phitsanulok, Sakon Nakhon, Nan, Mae Sot and Chumphon from Don Mueang, and Chiang Mai to Udon Thani. Internationally it flies from Don Mueang to Hyderabad and Nanjing.
Nok means bird in Thai, and the painted beak and bright colours have been the airline’s trademark since it started flying in 2004.
A little. Its international list from Don Mueang includes Hyderabad and Nanjing. Most of its flying is domestic, including smaller cities such as Mae Sot, Nan and Chumphon.
Boeing 737-800 jets on most routes.
It is one of very few airlines on those routes, so it is often the only practical way to fly there from Bangkok. Flights are less frequent than on trunk routes, so book early around Thai holidays.
Thai Airways helped found Nok Air in 2004, but its stake has been diluted over time. Nuttapol Chulangkul became the largest shareholder in 2017.
Nok Air is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. Its main hub is Don Mueang International.
Nok Air offers Economy class.
What's included
Every fare includes a cabin bag. Whether checked baggage is included depends on the fare type you buy; extra weight is cheaper bought online than at the airport.
Stay & facilities
Snacks and drinks are sold on board, and some fare types include a snack. On short domestic hops most passengers buy nothing.
Cancellations & changes
Changes depend on the fare type: the cheapest fares carry fees plus any fare difference, and higher fares are more flexible. Make changes on nokair.com or through the agent you booked with.
