Business EconomyPosted at: Oct 27 2026 5:52PM


Visakhapatnam-Bangkok direct flights to begin on Oct 27

Visakhapatnam, Oct 27 (UNI) Air India Express will launch twice-weekly non-stop flights between Visakhapatnam and Bangkok from October 27, strengthening international air connectivity from Andhra Pradesh.
Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, developed and operated by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited (GVIAL), will offer the direct service, providing passengers from Visakhapatnam and other parts of Andhra Pradesh with a non-stop connection to Thailand.
According to the flight schedule, service IX 904 from Visakhapatnam to Bangkok will depart at 11.35 am on Tuesdays and Fridays, arriving at 4 pm.
The return flight, IX 903, will depart Bangkok at 2.10 am on Wednesdays and Saturdays and arrive in Visakhapatnam at 3.55 am, starting October 28.
Kanwarbir Singh Kalra, Chief Executive Officer of GVIAL, said the direct service marked an important step in strengthening the airport's international connectivity and expanding Andhra Pradesh's access to global markets.
The service would support tourism, trade, investment and economic growth while providing passengers with onward connectivity to destinations across Southeast Asia, he said.
Thailand is a major tourism and business destination in Southeast Asia, attracting travellers from across the world. The new service is expected to provide an additional travel option for passengers from the region.
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