Air India Express Launches Direct Kochi-Bangkok Flights, Expands Winter 2026 Network
Air India Express has commenced direct flights between Kochi and Bangkok, strengthening connectivity between Kerala and Thailand. The new service, which began operations on 25 October 2026, is among the key international routes introduced under the airline's largest-ever Winter Schedule 2026.
New Route
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Direct flights between Kochi and Bangkok commenced on 25 October 2026.
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Service operates 4 times weekly: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Flight Schedule
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Kochi → Bangkok: 22:15 - 03:55
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Bangkok → Kochi: 04:55 - 07:40
Winter Schedule 2026 Highlights
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Around 585 daily flights across the network.
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Up to 150 international departures daily.
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Network expanded to 65 destinations and over 220 routes.
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International routes increased from 83 to 100+ routes.
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Supported by a fleet of 105+ aircraft.
Kochi Operations
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Approximately 250 weekly flights to/from Kochi.
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104 international flights
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146 domestic flights
Additional New International Routes
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Kochi - Kuwait
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Thiruvananthapuram - Bahrain
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Thiruvananthapuram - Riyadh
Kerala Network
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Air India Express now operates around 575 weekly flights to and from Kerala, connecting the state with key domestic and international destinations.
Booking
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Tickets are available on airindiaexpress.com, the Air India Express mobile app, and other major booking channels.
