BANGKOK, August 14, 2024 -- AirAsia is unveiling a completely new travel experience with flights to a city embraced by the Himalayas and home to multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Travelers from Thailand are now just a flight away to get close to the Peak of the World with the new Bangkok (Don Mueang) - Kathmandu, Nepal route that will kick off with a four-weekly flight frequency from 2 October 2024.
AirAsia introduces the route with a promotional fare starting at only 9,990 NPR per trip. Book 12 August - 25 August 2024 for travel from 2 October 2024 - 28 March 2025.
Mr. Santisuk Klongchaiya, CEO of Thai AirAsia, said: “AirAsia is always looking to expand its network to exciting destinations, and Nepal is one of the most popular not only among Thai travelers but also visitors from across the globe looking to experience the majestic views, culture, and the World Heritage architecture that Nepal has to offer. It is of course a top pick for adventure and mountaineering enthusiasts.
At a glance
- Company
- AirAsia
- Announcement
- Expansion
- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
Key figures
- Promotional fare in body
- 9,990 NPR per trip
- Promotional fare in headline
- 2,990 THB one way
- Route frequency
- four-weekly
- South Asia destinations
- 16
- Weekly flights to South Asia
- 87 flights a week
People
- Santisuk KlongchaiyaCEO of Thai AirAsia
Products and programs
“This is the 16th destination of AirAsia to South Asia since we resumed near full-scale operations post pandemic. This is a region with tremendous growth potential that has only made us to work even harder to roll out more flight services to meet the demand for tourism, trade and business purposes. Thus latest route will definitely be of benefit to both regions, ” Mr. Santisuk said.
Nepal is a must-visit for its cultural beauty. Visitors can see Swayambhunath, a temple complex featuring the Buddha’s eyes of wisdom looking out in each of the four directions on its main stupa and from where travelers can gain their own view of Kathmandu. Boudhanath, Nepal’s largest pagoda, was registered as a World Heritage site in 1979. Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, is an essential destination for members of the Buddhist faith, and joins Kathmandu Durbar Square in the millennium old capital of Bhaktapur as one of the many historically rich places to see on a trip to Kathmandu.
For nature enthusiasts, Nepal offers unique terrain with one of the most stunning views in the world. In nearby Pokhara is the famed Annapurna Base Camp, or ABC, where hikers can be thrilled by Phewa Lake before setting off to Everest Base Camp, or EBC, a top spot of adventurers.
AirAsia now operates 16 routes to South Asia, flying to Jaipur, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Kochi, Gaya, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, Tiruchirappalli, Hyderabad Dhaka,Colombo, Maldives and latest addition Kathmandu, offering a total 87 flights a week.
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In brief
AirAsia says it will begin flying between Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport and Kathmandu on October 2, 2024, with service scheduled four times a week. The airline is promoting the new route with fares listed in the release as starting at 9,990 NPR per trip; the headline also advertises fares from 2,990 THB one way. The booking period is August 12–25, 2024, for travel from October 2, 2024, through March 28, 2025. Thai AirAsia CEO Santisuk Klongchaiya described Nepal as a destination for cultural, heritage and adventure travel, and said the route expands the airline’s South Asia network. AirAsia says it serves 16 South Asian destinations, including Kathmandu, with 87 flights per week.
Key takeaways
- Bangkok Don Mueang–Kathmandu service is scheduled to start October 2, 2024.
- The route is planned to operate four times weekly.
- The release gives promotional fares as 9,990 NPR and, in the headline, 2,990 THB.
- AirAsia says Kathmandu is its 16th South Asia destination and its network has 87 weekly flights.
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