How to Book Travel on Nok Air

Nok Air is a budget airline based out of Bangkok, Thailand. Only in business since 2004, this tiny airline offers 7 domestic routes, primarily out of Bangkok International Airport. Known for its bird-inspired airplanes, Nok Air has a quality reputation for air travel in Asia. Follow these steps to book your flight.

Things You'll Need

• Passport
• Credit card
• A computer with Internet access

Instructions

Book Your Flight

1. Book your fare using a Master Card or Visa at the Nok Air Web site (see Resources below). The site is user-friendly. It will guide you through the process of booking with a simple, four-step process.

2. Call the airline directly at 011 ([phone] if you want a representative to help you.

3. Purchase your ticket from an agent at Bangkok International Airport, the hub for Nok Air. Booking your destination through Bangkok International may result in a lower fare.

4. Make your reservation on Nok Air through a travel agent to avoid potential communication barriers. Not only can a travel agent find the best deal for your ticket, they can also investigate hotels and travel packages for your trip.

Know the Details of Nok Air

1. Pack light! Nok Air has a maximum baggage allowance of 33 lbs. for passengers who are traveling coach.

2. Bring money if you're interested in a drink or a snack. Nok Air's refreshments range in price (roughly, from 60 cents to $2).

3. Take some pictures of Nok Air's colorful planes. Painted with bright colors and orange, bird-like "beaks," these fun airplanes are sure to delight grown-ups and kids alike.

Plan Your Travel

1. Find out what aircraft you will be flying on before you book your ticket. Air Nok leases their aircraft from Thai Airways International and offers a fleet made up of 5 Boeing 737-400s and 1 ATR 72-200, with additional planes scheduled for future acquisition.

2. Look into flying to or from Bangkok International Airport for the highest variety of travel options. Nok Air flies through Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Loei, Nakhon Sri Thammarat, Phuket, Trang and Udon Thani.

3. Consider traveling with the benefits of a Nok Plus ticket. This ticket class provides larger and more comfortable seats, no change fees, snacks, reading material and a heftier luggage allowance than coach.

Tips & Warnings

• All phone numbers include the U.S. international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00."

• All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.

• Get up-to-date on Bangkok International Airport's other name. Newly constructed and open as of September 2006, Bangkok International Airport is also known as Suvarnabhumi Airport.

• Carry proof of a Yellow Fever vaccination if you're coming from a part of Africa or the Americas that is at risk for this disease. Double-check with your physician to determine if this health precaution applies to you.