DELHI- Last Year, Thailand announced visita-free travel for Indians from November 10, 2023, to May 10, 2024; following this, Air India (AI) launched direct Delhi-Phuket flights in December 2023.
Both Indian carriers, Air India and IndiGo (6E), have made back-to-back announcements to operate second regular flights between Delhi and Phuket (HKT).
Photo: Robin HARDYAir India Phuket Flight
The Tata-owned carrier was the first to announce a second regular service to Phuket, a popular beach destination; but for Wednesdays, the airline will operate a fresh flight from June 1, 2024.
After initializing service to Phuket 4 times weekly in December 2023, Air India boosted its frequency to regular flights by January 2024, and it’s now expanding to close double regular flights.
| SCHEDULE OF FLIGHTS TO AND FROM PHUKET | ||||
| Flight No. | Days of Operation | Sector | Departure | Arrival |
| ADDITIONAL SERVICE FROM 01 JUNE 2024 | ||||
| AI376 | Daily exception Wed. | Delhi-Phuket | 1100 Hrs | 1715 Hrs |
| AI377 | Daily exception Wed. | Phuket-Delhi | 1815 Hrs | 2120 Hrs |
| CURRENT OPERATION | ||||
| AI378 | Daily | Delhi-Phuket | 0205 Hrs | 0810 Hrs |
| AI379 | Daily | Phuket-Delhi | 0915 Hrs | 1220 Hrs |
With these additional flights, Air India will offer a full of 34 weekly flights to Thailand from Delhi and Mumbai.
Photo: Robin Hardy IndiGo Delhi-Phuket Flights
How can IndiGo miss this golden chance to give Air India a head-to-head competition so 2 days later, India’s larget home carrier announced a second regular flight from Delhi to Phuket.
Further, you will be expected to know that the flight starts on June 1, 2024, the same as Air India’s second DEL-HKT flight.
Announce the fresh flight, Mr. Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo, expressed,
“We are delighted to announce the addition of fresh flights on the Delhi-Phuket route, expanding our weekly frequencies from 7 to 14. These additions complement our existing 7 weekly flights from Delhi to Bangkok. Aligned with our intent to ‘giving wings to the nation’ and making travel aspirations, these flights will meet the increasing home request to research Thailand’s largest island. With convenient visa regulations, stunting beaches, vibrant shopping, and amusement options, Thailand has consistently been a prominent travel hub in Southeast Asia. IndiGo remains dedicated to providing an affordable, punctual, inclusive, and hassle-free travel experience across an extended network.”
Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo
Second regular DEL-HKT Flight schedule:
| 6E 1075 | Delhi | Phuket | Daily | Jun 01, 2024 | 09:35 | 15:40 pm |
| 6E 1076 | Phuket | Delhi | Daily | Jun 01, 2024 | 16:40 | 19:45. |
Photo: NeedpixLeisure Destination
Thailand continues to stand out as a premier global travel destination, offering a wide scope of experiences, from Bangkok’s bustling markets to the tranquil beaches of Phuket.
Know as the “Pearl of the Andaman,” Phuket boats a blend of Chinese and Portuguese influences and is renewed for its prime beaches, clear waters, historical temples, live cities, and delicious cuisine.
Further, the close islands, specified as Krabi and Koh Samui, are renewed for their stunting beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant coral reefs, making them perfect tropical retreats.
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