Further enhancing connectivity between Thailand and India, Air India Express will increase its flight frequency on the Phuket–Hyderabad route from three to six weekly flights, effective 15 February 2025. This expansion supports growing travel demand and builds on the airline’s commitment to strengthening air links between the two countries.
Hyderabad, known as the “City of Pearls,” is a thriving tech and business hub with a culturally rich population eager to explore luxury and leisure travel. The city is home to a growing segment of professionals, entrepreneurs, and students with strong international ties—making it a key market for Thai tourism.
The airline hosted its ‘Xpress Xclusive’ event in Bangkok to commemorate the expansion. The event was attended by Mr. Nagesh Kumar, Ambassador of India to Thailand, senior Air India Express executives, TAMGP Co., Ltd. (its Thai representative agency), and key travel partners. As part of the celebration, a ceremonial boarding pass for the first Phuket–Hyderabad flight was presented to travel industry partners.
Air India Express is the first airline to launch direct flights between Hyderabad and Phuket, complementing its existing 14 weekly flights from Bangkok to Indian cities including Amritsar, Lucknow, Pune, and Surat. The airline also offers one-stop connections to major destinations like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Mangaluru—enabling travellers to create flexible, multi-city itineraries across Thailand.
Thai travellers can fly to Phuket from Hyderabad with onward connectivity to 14 cities across India, including Bengaluru, Chennai, Goa, Kolkata, and Varanasi. Travellers can also enter via Phuket and exit through Bangkok to explore multiple regions of Thailand, promoting circuit-based tourism and local economic growth.
Enhancing the travel experience, Air India Express offers value-added services such as XpressBiz for extra legroom, Gourmair hot meals, and flexible fare choices like Xpress Lite for baggage-free travel. Holidaymakers can also book complete packages—including flights, accommodation, transport, and curated experiences—via the airline’s Xpress Holidays platform at airindiaexpress.com.
For more information, visit the website or contact travel partners across Thailand.
