Thai AirAsia Review: Bangkok Don Mueang to Ho Chi Minh City
Part of The Digital Nomad City Guide: Where to Stay, Eat and Get Around
What we liked
- Low fares
- Frequent flights from Don Mueang
- Good app for check-in and add-ons
What we didn't
- Strict bag weights
- Don Mueang is farther from some areas
- Tight seats
Quick take
I flew Thai AirAsia from Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport to Ho Chi Minh City. It’s a short international hop on a well-run budget airline.
Where to book: Thai AirAsia (Don Mueang–Ho Chi Minh City) on the official site (typically About $60 to $120 one way depending on date and add-ons).
What it is
An A320 in a 3-3 layout, paid bags, seats and meals, and a strong app for check-in. Don Mueang is AirAsia’s Bangkok hub.
Where it fits for a remote worker
Visa runs and country-hopping are part of long-term travel in Southeast Asia. Short budget flights make it cheap to move between Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur, as long as you play by the bag rules.
“Budget airlines reward the organized. Weigh the bag and check in on the app.”
Reggie R.
How it compares
- VietJet Air. Similar fares on the same route.
- Vietnam Airlines. Bags included, higher fares.
- Bangkok Airways. Comfort-focused, pricier.
Hopping around Southeast Asia
Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur are all short flights apart. Use tracker tags in checked bags and a luggage scale before every flight.
Price and value
Expect to pay About $60 to $120 one way depending on date and add-ons, though prices on the official site move often, so check the current listing before buying. Good value if it fits your needs: cheap and efficient when you follow the rules.
How I scored it
The 4.0-out-of-5 score combines my own use with what buyers report across retailers, weighed on value, build quality and how well it fits a travel and remote-work life. Read the full method on the editorial policy page.
3 tips to get the most out of it
- Check in on the AirAsia app.
- Weigh your carry-on. The 7 kg limit is enforced.
- Leave extra time for Don Mueang traffic.
FAQ
Which Bangkok airport?
Don Mueang.
Carry-on limit?
Typically 7 kg; check your fare.
Is the app useful?
Yes, for check-in and add-ons.
Who it’s for (and who should skip it)
Good for budget travelers hopping around Southeast Asia. Skip it if you hate strict bag rules. Planning more than this one purchase? Start with the Digital Nomad City Guide for where to stay, eat and get around in a new city.
Bottom line
Cheap and efficient when you follow the rules.
Our experience, in combination with what others say.
