At a glance
- Company
- AirAsia
- Announcement
- Expansion
- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
Key figures
- Starting one-way fare
- 2,900 THB
- Weekly flight frequency
- three times weekly
- India-Bangkok routes
- 10
- Indian passengers on the routes
- 80-90 percent
- Average load factor
- 87 percent
People
- Santisuk KlongchaiyaChief Executive Officer of AirAsia Thailand
Products and programs
BANGKOK, January 23, 2024 -- 
AirAsia is introducing a new route from Bangkok-Don Mueang to the city of Visakhapatnam in India, flying three times weekly from 9 April 2024.
AirAsia guests can now experience the seaside city in India’s east with fares starting from only 2,900 THB.
With this new route, AirAsia will be the airline with the widest network connecting Thailand to India, emphasizing the strong testament to its commitment toward the growing India market.
Mr. Santisuk Klongchaiya, Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia Thailand, said: “AirAsia plans to continue its expansion in India to tap on the market’s high tourism potential. We see that Thai tourism can fit into every group of travelers with a range of attractions and activities, from shopping, leisure and natural sights, to cultural attractions, hospitality and wellness services. We believe that this new route will create an important opportunity for stimulating tourism and economic growth between both nations.”
Thai travelers will be able to experience a new side of India as Visakhapatnam is a major port city and hub of commerce. Travelers looking for new and unique places to visit are recommended to explore the latest India destination served by AirAsia.
AirAsia Thailand now flies 10 routes between India and Bangkok in Thailand, serving flights to Kolkata, Chennai, Jaipur, Kochi, Bangalore, Gaya, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Guwahati and latest addition Visakhapatnam. Indian travelers make up 80-90 percent of passengers on the routes, which maintain an average load factor of 87 percent, indicating India as a robust and growing market responsive to AirAsia.
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Questions around this news
What is the new Bangkok–Visakhapatnam route and when does it begin?
The announced service connects Bangkok-Don Mueang with Visakhapatnam, a city on India’s eastern coast. The release says flights are scheduled to operate three times a week, starting April 9, 2024. It describes Visakhapatnam as a major port city and commercial hub.
Which other Indian cities does AirAsia Thailand serve from Bangkok?
The release lists Kolkata, Chennai, Jaipur, Kochi, Bangalore, Gaya, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Guwahati, in addition to the newly announced Visakhapatnam route. It says the airline operates these connections between Bangkok and India. The information reflects the network described in the release, published in January 2024.
What does an airline load factor mean?
Load factor is a measure of how much of an airline’s available passenger seating is occupied on its flights. Airlines commonly use it to assess capacity use across a route or network. It can vary by flight, season and direction, so a network-wide figure does not necessarily describe every individual service.
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