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APRIL 2026

CAAT cuts Songkran air fares by 15% to 30%

Air fares on selected domestic routes will be cut by 15 to 30% over the Songkran holiday period, Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) has said, as it works with six major airlines to ease travel costs during one of the year’s busiest travel peaks.

PRODUCT UPDATE

head of Songkran 2026, a peak travel period, CAAT has coordinated with six major airlines on measures intended to reduce costs for the public. The measures include fare reductions of 15% to 30% on 11 popular return routes, including Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hat Yai, Samui, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Krabi. The programme covers a total of 191 flights and adds more than 29,685 seats, with travel dates set for April 10 to 15. The aim is to support public travel demand during the peak season and improve access to reasonably priced air fares.

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TRAVEL UPDATE

TravelNews reported that although aviation fuel costs have risen by more than 100% amid global market volatility, the planned fare reduction measures are still proceeding. CAAT advised travellers to plan ahead and check airline conditions carefully to secure suitable fares and travel smoothly during the long holiday.