Air India Express launches direct flights between Bengaluru and Phuket

The airline connects Bengaluru to Phuket with four weekly flights. Notably, the airline operates around 500 weekly flights from Bengaluru, offering direct connectivity to 31 domestic and 8 international destinations

Air India Express has commenced direct flights between Bengaluru and Phuket. The inaugural flight departed from Bengaluru on June 1, 2026, marking the launch of the new service and providing travellers with convenient access to Phuket.

This launch further expands Air India Express’ footprint in Thailand, complementing the Bengaluru–Bangkok service introduced in October last year. 

Air India Express operates close to 500 weekly flights from Bengaluru, offering direct connectivity to 31 domestic and 8 international destinations. This expansion is part of Air India Express’ continued focus on strengthening international connectivity from key Indian metros to high-demand leisure destinations across Southeast Asia and the Middle East. 

Air India Express was recently honoured as ‘Airline of the Year’ in both the Domestic and International categories at Bengaluru Airport’s Pinnacle Awards. The airline also received the Domestic Connectivity Award at Wings India 2026, constituted by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in collaboration with the Airports Authority of India and FICCI, recognising its role in enhancing connectivity and expanding access to air travel across India.