BANGKOK, 28 October 2026: Belavia Belarusian Airlines introduced a non-stop flight from Minsk to Bangkok on Sunday, marking the airline’s first scheduled service to Thailand following its earlier charter operations.
Tourism Authority of Thailand’s executives welcomed the new weekly service at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) on Sunday. The airline will also start a twice-weekly Minsk–Phuket service on 29 October.
TAT’s Executive Director for the Europe Region, Suladda Sarutilavan, welcomed the inaugural flight B2799 alongside TAT executives, airline representatives, and airport and tourism partners.
Suladda commented: “Belavia Belarusian Airlines’ move from charter flights to scheduled services creates valuable new opportunities for Thailand in the Belarusian market. With direct flights to Bangkok and Phuket, travellers can easily combine the country’s coastal attractions with cultural, wellness and nature-based experiences. Eastern Europe remains a priority market for new long-haul opportunities under TAT’s 2027 Rebalance Market Portfolio strategy, and these routes provide a strong foundation for attracting visitors who favour longer stays and varied experiences.”
Belavia Belarusian Airlines operates the Minsk–Bangkok service every Sunday using an Airbus A330-200 with 281 seats, comprising 18 business class and 263 economy class seats.
Flight schedule MSQ-BKK
B2799 departs Minsk (MSQ) at 0310 and arrives in Bangkok (BKK) at 1705. (Sunday).
B2800 departs Bangkok (BKK) at 1905 and arrives in Minsk (MSQ) at 0150 (Monday).
In addition to the direct flight to Bangkok, Belavia Belarusian Airlines will also launch twice-weekly scheduled Minsk–Phuket flights on 29 October, deploying an A330-200 with 281 seats. The service adds 2,248 inbound seats per month at Phuket’s international airport.
Flight schedule MSQ-HKT
B2787 departs Minsk (MSQ) at 2200 and arrives in Phuket (HKT) at 1205. (Thursday and Sunday).
B2788 departs Phuket (HKT) at 1130 and arrives in Minsk (MSQ) at 1840. (Monday and Friday).
Belarusian passport holders are eligible for Thailand’s Visa on Arrival (VOA), permitting stays of up to 15 days. This makes their average stay in Thailand 15 days, nearly twice the general overseas travel average of eight days.
Belarusian visitors generally plan winter holidays around 140 days in advance, with tour packages playing an increasingly important role. Peak travel periods are December–January, May, and September–October, while preferred destinations include Bangkok, Phuket, and Pattaya, with growing interest in beach holidays, wellness, sports, and soft adventure activities.
Belarus is an emerging long-haul source market for Thailand. In 2025, arrivals reached 32,179, up 56.48% from 2024. From 1 January to 24 October 2026, Thailand welcomed 23,769 Belarusian visitors, up 1.25% year on year, with full-year arrivals projected at 30,000–35,000.
(Source: TAT)
