Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag Airport), today witnessed the launch of a direct flight between Visakhapatnam–Bangkok operated by Air India Express.
The service is expected to further strengthen international connectivity from Andhra Pradesh while enabling easy access to major tourism, business, and leisure destinations across Southeast Asia.
The start of direct flight is said to offer passengers from Visakhapatnam and across Andhra Pradesh a non-stop travel option to Thailand.
“The direct flights between Visakhapatnam and Bangkok mark an important milestone in strengthening the international connectivity of Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport and expanding Andhra Pradesh’s access to global markets.
As we continue to develop a world-class aviation gateway, our focus remains on enhancing international connectivity that supports tourism, trade, investment, and economic growth across the state.
This service not only reinforces our growing international network but also provides passengers with a non-stop travel option and seamless onward connectivity to destinations across Southeast Asia, creating new opportunities for travellers, businesses, and communities throughout Andhra Pradesh” said Mr. Kanwarbir Singh Kalra, Chief Executive Officer, GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited (GVIAL).
As per details obtained Air India Express will operate the flight twice-weekly i.e. on Tuesdays and Fridays wherein flight IX 904 will depart Vizag at 11:35 AM and reach Bangkok at 4pm.
Similarly flight IX 903 will depart Bangkok on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2:10AM (Bangkok time) and arrive in Vizag at 3:55 AM.
The service enhances the airport’s international reach while providing passengers with direct access to a major regional hub and convenient onward connections to multiple destinations across Asia, further reinforcing Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport’s position as a key international gateway of the East.
Thailand is among Southeast Asia’s leading tourism and business hubs, attracting travellers from across the world.
The new greenfield Vizag airport is developed and operated by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited (GVIAL).
