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Affordable flights connecting Thailand and beyond.
Founded
2013
Headquarters
Bangkok, Thailand
Thai Lion Air is a low-cost carrier based in Thailand, operating as a joint venture between Indonesia's Lion Air Group and Thai investors. The airline launched commercial operations in 2013 and has grown to serve domestic Thai routes as well as international destinations across Asia.
As part of the Lion Air Group, Thai Lion Air follows the group's ultra-low-cost business model, offering no-frills air travel at competitive fares. The airline primarily operates from Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, which serves as its main hub.
Thai Lion Air competes in Thailand's busy budget aviation market alongside carriers such as Thai AirAsia and Nok Air. The airline has expanded its network over the years, connecting major Thai cities with regional destinations in countries including China, India, and Malaysia.
Hubs & network
Thai Lion Air operates primarily from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok.
Fleet
Thai Lion Air operates a fleet composed primarily of Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737 MAX 8 narrow-body aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›Thai Lion Air is a subsidiary and joint venture of the Lion Air Group, one of Southeast Asia's largest aviation groups.
- ›The airline commenced operations in December 2013.
- ›Thai Lion Air uses the IATA code SL for its flights.
- ›The carrier focuses on a low-cost, point-to-point business model serving leisure and budget travelers.
- ›Thai Lion Air serves both domestic Thai destinations and international routes across Asia.
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 Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
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Encyclopaedia
Thai Lion Air is a Thai low-cost airline operating with Thai partners as an associate company of the Indonesian Lion Air. The carrier operates from Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport, with plans to serve domestic and international scheduled flights from other cities in Thailand. Its head office is in the Don Mueang District, Bangkok.
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