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Air India Express launches four‑weekly direct flights from Kochi to Bangkok
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 09:18 PM
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Air India Express has started operating direct flights between Kochi and Bangkok four times a week, expanding its international network.
Air India Express announced the commencement of a new international route linking Kochi in Kerala with Bangkok, Thailand. The carrier will operate four flights a week on this corridor, offering travelers a direct option without the need for a layover.
The addition of the Kochi‑Bangkok service is part of the airline's broader strategy to increase its presence in Southeast Asia and cater to growing demand from both leisure and business passengers. The schedule is expected to boost tourism flows, especially as Thailand remains a popular destination for Indian holidaymakers.
Industry analysts note that the new route could also benefit trade ties, given the significant export and import activities between Kerala and Thailand. Air India Express plans to use its Airbus A320 fleet for the service, ensuring a quick turnaround and competitive fares.
The airline expects the connectivity to attract more Indian tourists to Bangkok’s cultural attractions and shopping hubs, while providing Thai visitors easier access to Kerala’s backwaters and heritage sites.
Officials at Kochi International Airport welcomed the launch, highlighting the potential for increased passenger traffic and ancillary revenue for the airport and local businesses.
The addition of the Kochi‑Bangkok service is part of the airline's broader strategy to increase its presence in Southeast Asia and cater to growing demand from both leisure and business passengers. The schedule is expected to boost tourism flows, especially as Thailand remains a popular destination for Indian holidaymakers.
Industry analysts note that the new route could also benefit trade ties, given the significant export and import activities between Kerala and Thailand. Air India Express plans to use its Airbus A320 fleet for the service, ensuring a quick turnaround and competitive fares.
The airline expects the connectivity to attract more Indian tourists to Bangkok’s cultural attractions and shopping hubs, while providing Thai visitors easier access to Kerala’s backwaters and heritage sites.
Officials at Kochi International Airport welcomed the launch, highlighting the potential for increased passenger traffic and ancillary revenue for the airport and local businesses.