Thai AirAsia vs Thai Lion Air: fleets and facts compared
Thai AirAsia (Thailand) and Thai Lion Air (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
- 28Thai Lion Air 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.
Shared hub, outlined above: DMK.
Data last updated: Thai AirAsia · Thai Lion Air
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
Thai AirAsia fleet3 types
Thai Lion Air fleet2 types
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 Lion Air
Thai Lion Air's fare families page sets out the following allowances for tickets sold from 16 July 2026. Sizes and weights only.
- Cabin baggage (all fares): 7 kg, one piece.
- Lion Saver: no checked baggage included.
- Lion Value: 15 kg in one piece on domestic routes; 20 kg in up to two pieces on international routes.
- Lion Flexi: 25 kg in up to two pieces on domestic routes; 30 kg in up to three pieces on international routes.
- Extra baggage weight can be bought after booking through Manage Booking.
Tickets issued before 16 July 2026 keep the allowances of the earlier fare families. The page does not give a cabin bag size. Source: Thai Lion Air "Thai Lion Air New Fare Families" page and its FAQ, 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 Lion Air?
Thai AirAsia has the larger published fleet. Thai AirAsia 62 aircraft (Airline report, as of 31 December 2025); Thai Lion Air 28 aircraft (Wikipedia fleet table, as of August 2025).
Is Thai AirAsia cheaper than Thai Lion Air?
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 Lion Air in 2014.
Do Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air share a hub airport?
Yes: Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.