Air travel within Thailand is possible on a selection of different airlines offering domestic flights. Whilst coming and going is the air traveller's main concern, flying on airlines that come and go is probably something they will wish to avoid. Gecko Villa recommends the following airlines:

Thai Airways International - the national carrier and Star Alliance member, offers flights throughout the kingdom, operating out of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport. Bookings may be made online, but flights are in general more expensive than those offered by its budget competitors. Seat allocation is generally only available approximately 24hrs. prior to departure. Tel : (662) 356-1111; (66-2) 545-3690-92

Nok Air is owned in part by Thai Airways, and offers budget travel to a number of domestic destinations. Bookings may be made online and seats chosen in advance immediately after booking completion. All Nok Air flights to and from Bangkok operate out of Don Muang, the old international airport. This generally means a much shorter trip to or from the centre of Bangkok, and a noticeably quicker walk to the departure lounge and plane itself, less crowds, and the most unobtrusive security checks. However, if you have a connecting flight on another airline, this will not be your first choice.Do prepare yourself for a talkative air crew, and a lengthy routine of safety announcement, snack distribution, drink sales and souvenir sales. They have a Frequent Flyer programme but its restrictions are so draconian that it makes using points on Nok nigh on impossible. Tel: 1318. Overseas bookings: 662-900-9955 

Thai Air Asia is a budget carrier that offers domestic flights as well as onward flights to a variety of international destinations. Air Asia offers seat allocation, priority boarding and other services - but all at an additional cost. Air Asia operates out of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport. Call Centre: Thailand+66 2 515 9999

Bangkok Airways refers to itself as "Asia's Boutique Airline". It also offers international flights to destinations such as Siem reap in Cambodia, Luang Prabang in Laos and Yangon in Burma. It operates out of Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport.

Lao Airlines has made many advances over the past decade and now offers flights out of both Bangkok and Udon Thani. For visitors wishing to combine a stay at Gecko Villa with a trip to Luang Prabang, their Udon Thani - Luang Prabang service offers exceptional value and is much less expensive than flying on the above carriers out of Bangkok.