NEW DELHI, 30 October 2026: Air India Express has commenced direct flights between Kochi and Bangkok, strengthening connectivity between Kerala and Thailand.
The new service, launched on 25 October, is among the key international routes introduced under the airline’s largest-ever Winter Schedule 2026. During the six-month timetable, Air India Express operates about 585 daily flights, including up to 150 international departures, across a growing network of 65 destinations and more than 220 routes.
The international network alone is set to grow from 83 routes to over 100 routes, supported by an expanding fleet of more than 105 aircraft.
The new Kochi-Bangkok service will operate four times weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, offering non-stop connectivity between Kerala and Thailand’s capital city. Air India Express will operate about 250 weekly flights to and from Kochi during the Winter Schedule 2026, including 104 international and 146 domestic flights.
Along with the Kochi-Bangkok service, the airline has also introduced new services on the Kochi-Kuwait, Thiruvananthapuram-Bahrain, and Thiruvananthapuram-Riyadh routes, further strengthening Air India Express’ international network from Kerala. With these additions, Air India Express now operates around 575 weekly flights to and from Kerala, connecting the state to key domestic and international destinations.
(Source: Air India Express)
