Air India Express commences direct flights between Kochi and Bangkok
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.
The airline’s expanded winter network, being rolled out from 25 October 2026, will see Air India Express operate approximately 585 daily flights, including up to 150 international departures daily, across a growing network of 65 destinations and over 220 routes. The international network alone is set to expand 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 convenient non-stop connectivity between Kerala and Thailand’s vibrant 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.
| Schedule effective from 25 October 2026 (all timings are local) | ||||
| Departure | Arrival | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Frequency |
| Kochi | Bangkok | 22:15 | 03:55 | Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun |
| Bangkok | Kochi | 04:55 | 07:40 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun |
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.
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