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Thai AirAsia vs Thai AirAsia X: fleets and facts compared

Thai AirAsia (Thailand) and Thai AirAsia X (Thailand) side by side: fleet size, main aircraft type, founding year, hubs and status, each from our database with its source and date. Both list Don Mueang International Airport as a hub or base.

  • 62Thai AirAsia fleet, as of 31 December 2025
  • 11Thai AirAsia X fleet, as of August 2025
  • 1shared hub
  • Thailand · Hubs DMK · BKK · HKT +3 · founded 2004Active
  • Thailand · Hub DMK · founded 2014Active

At a glance

Each fact from our database. A grey tint marks the larger value in a row; it is not a verdict.

Fleet sizeThai AirAsia62 aircraftAirline report · as of Thai AirAsia X11 aircraftWikipedia fleet table · as of
Main aircraft typeThai AirAsiaAirbus A320ceoThai AirAsia XAirbus A330-300
FoundedThai AirAsia2004Thai AirAsia X2014
Home countryThai AirAsiaThailandThai AirAsia XThailand
HubsThai AirAsiaDMKBKKHKTCNXKBVHDYThai AirAsia XDMK
StatusThai AirAsiaActiveThai AirAsia XActive

Shared hub, outlined above: DMK.

Data last updated: Thai AirAsia · Thai AirAsia X

Fleet breakdown

Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.

Thai AirAsia fleet3 types

62 aircraftAirline report · as of

  • Airbus A320ceo44
  • Airbus A320neo11
  • Airbus A321neo7

Thai AirAsia X fleet1 type

11 aircraftWikipedia fleet table · as of

  • Airbus A330-30011

Baggage & fees compared

Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.

Thai AirAsia

Thai AirAsia flights use the AirAsia group's baggage rules, published on the AirAsia support centre. Sizes and weights only.

  • Cabin baggage: two pieces with a combined weight of no more than 7 kg.
  • Main cabin bag: no larger than 56 x 36 x 23 cm including handles, wheels and side pockets; it must fit in the overhead locker.
  • Small bag: one laptop bag, handbag, backpack or similar, no larger than 40 x 30 x 10 cm, which must fit under the seat in front.
  • Infants under two: no cabin baggage allowance. Children from two get the standard allowance. A stroller in use by the child travels free as checked baggage.
  • Checked baggage: not included on basic fares. Value Pack and Premium Flex bookings include 20 kg. Pre-bookable allowances go up to 60 kg on selected routes.
  • Per-bag limits (when more than 30 kg is booked): each bag no more than 119 x 81 x 119 cm and 32 kg. No single item over 32 kg is accepted.

Since 13 April 2026 the Xtra Carry-On add-on must be pre-booked online; at airport counters only 3 kg of extra cabin weight (10 kg in total) can be bought. Source: AirAsia support articles on cabin baggage, checked baggage and complimentary checked baggage, read on 24 October 2026.

Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.

Thai AirAsia X

Thai AirAsia X flights use the AirAsia group's baggage rules, published on the AirAsia support centre. Sizes and weights only.

  • Cabin baggage: two pieces with a combined weight of no more than 7 kg.
  • Main cabin bag: no larger than 56 x 36 x 23 cm including handles, wheels and side pockets; it must fit in the overhead locker.
  • Small bag: one laptop bag, handbag, backpack or similar, no larger than 40 x 30 x 10 cm, which must fit under the seat in front.
  • Infants under two: no cabin baggage allowance. Children from two get the standard allowance. A stroller in use by the child travels free as checked baggage.
  • Checked baggage: not included on basic fares. Value Pack and Premium Flex bookings include 20 kg. Pre-bookable allowances go up to 60 kg on selected routes.
  • Per-bag limits (when more than 30 kg is booked): each bag no more than 119 x 81 x 119 cm and 32 kg. No single item over 32 kg is accepted.
  • Premium Flatbed bookings (where sold): 40 kg of checked baggage included, except when the seat is bought as an upgrade through Zone Up.

The support pages do not give separate cabin-bag limits for long-haul flights or name XJ specifically. Since 13 April 2026 the Xtra Carry-On add-on must be pre-booked online; at airport counters only 3 kg of extra cabin weight (10 kg in total) can be bought. Source: AirAsia support articles on cabin baggage, checked baggage and complimentary checked baggage, read on 24 October 2026.

Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.

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Frequently asked

Which has the bigger fleet, Thai AirAsia or Thai AirAsia X?

Thai AirAsia has the larger published fleet. Thai AirAsia 62 aircraft (Airline report, as of 31 December 2025); Thai AirAsia X 11 aircraft (Wikipedia fleet table, as of August 2025).

Is Thai AirAsia cheaper than Thai AirAsia X?

Fares change by route, date and demand, so neither airline is always cheaper. This page compares fleets and published facts, not fares. To check prices for a trip, search both airlines for the same dates.

Which airline is older?

Thai AirAsia was founded in 2004, Thai AirAsia X in 2014.

Do Thai AirAsia and Thai AirAsia X share a hub airport?

Yes: Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).

Are both airlines currently flying?

Yes. Both are active in our directory.

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