TBM Staff - Mumbai IndiGo has unveiled plans to launch daily direct flights between Kolkata and Phuket, beginning December 27, 2024. This will be the airline’s second direct route to Phuket, after Delhi. The new service aims to strengthen IndiGo’s international network and meet the increasing demand from Indian tourists traveling to Thailand.
The addition of this new route will enhance accessibility for tourists to Phuket from the eastern part of the country. The route will strengthen trade, commerce and tourism between India and Southeast Asia. Kolkata, India’s first metropolitan city and a regional hub for Indian tourists, is rapidly enhancing its overall infrastructure to meet the growing demand for travel from the region to Southeast Asia. This is also evident in the development of the Kolkata-Bangkok Highway, also known as the Trilateral Highway, an ambitious project aimed at connecting India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Speaking on this, Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo, said, “We are pleased to further expand our network into Thailand, from Kolkata, now adding a daily flight to Phuket in addition to the existing 11 weekly flights to Bangkok. With this new route, IndiGo will now operate 93 weekly flights between India and Thailand. Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, is known for its serene beaches and cultural diversity, and the country’s visa-free policy for Indian citizens is expected to drive even greater demand. IndiGo remains committed to providing an affordable, on-time, courteous, and hassle-free travel experience across our extensive network.”
Thailand is one of the top travel destinations in the world offering varied and rewarding experiences, ranging from the vibrant marketplaces of Bangkok to the tranquil beaches of Phuket. Known as the pearl of the Andaman Sea, Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and offers a unique blend of Chinese and Portuguese cultures.
| Flight No. | Origin | Destination | Frequency | Effective | Departure | Arrival |
| 6E 1901 | Kolkata | Phuket | Friday | Dec 27, 2024 | 6:00 | 10:40 |
| 6E 1901 | Kolkata | Phuket | Wed and Sat | Dec 28, 2024 | 6:50 | 11:35 |
| 6E 1901 | Kolkata | Phuket | Sunday | Dec 29, 2024 | 6:50 | 11:40 |
| 6E 1901 | Kolkata | Phuket | Mon and Tue | Dec 30, 2024 | 6:00 | 10:40 |
| 6E 1902 | Phuket | Kolkata | Friday | Dec 27, 2024 | 11:55 | 13:40 |
| 6E 1902 | Phuket | Kolkata | Wed and Sat | Dec 28, 2024 | 12:35 | 14:20 |
| 6E 1902 | Phuket | Kolkata | Sunday | Dec 29, 2024 | 12:40 | 14:20 |
| 6E 1902 | Phuket | Kolkata | Mon and Tue | Dec 30, 2024 | 11:40 | 13:20 |
