Building on its expansion in Southeast Asia, Air India Express announces the introduction of direct flights to Bangkok from Amritsar and Lucknow.
To mark the launch, the airline is offering special inaugural fares, with Xpress Value fares starting at ₹10,900 and Xpress Lite fares at ₹10,400 on the Amritsar-Bangkok route, and Xpress Value fares starting at ₹10,000 and Xpress Lite fares at ₹9,500 on the Lucknow-Bangkok route.
The bookings can be made on the airline’s award-winning website, airindiaexpress.com, and other major booking channels.
The airline will operate tri-weekly flights from Amritsar starting 27 December 2024 and from Lucknow starting 28 December 2024. Last week, it announced Bangkok as a new destination in its rapidly expanding network, with three weekly flights from Pune and four weekly flights from Surat to Bangkok.
Scheduled from December 27, 2024 | ||||
| Departure Airport | Arrival Airport | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Frequency |
| Amritsar | Bangkok | 10:40 | 17:00 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun |
| Bangkok | Amritsar | 18:00 | 22:00 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Scheduled from December 28, 2024 | ||||
| Lucknow | Bangkok | 11:40 | 17:00 | Tue, Thu, Sat |
| Bangkok | Lucknow | 18:00 | 20:50 | Tue, Thu, Sat |
Scheduled from December 20, 2024 | ||||
| Surat | Bangkok | 09:35 | 15:35 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun |
| Bangkok | Surat | 16:35 | 19:35 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Scheduled from December 21, 2024 | ||||
| Pune | Bangkok | 08:40 | 14:30 | Tue, Thu, Sat |
| Bangkok | Pune | 15:35 | 18:25 | Tue, Thu, Sat |
Speaking on the introduction of new routes from Amritsar and Lucknow to Bangkok Ankur Garg, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India Express, said, “With the launch of direct flights from Amritsar and Lucknow to Bangkok, Air India Express further strengthens its strong presence in Southeast Asia, complementing its well-established Singapore routes that connect four key airports in South India.
“Backed by a growing fleet of 90 aircraft, set to exceed 100 soon, we are committed to offering unique travel experiences infused with the warmth of Indian hospitality.
“Differentiators like our XpressBiz seats—equivalent to business class with an industry-leading seat pitch—Gourmair hot meals, and fare options like Xpress Lite zero-baggage fares available exclusively on our website, make air travel more convenient and accessible for travellers from emerging cities,” Garg said.
Celebrating the rich heritage of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, Air India Express has adorned two of its newest aircraft with livery inspired by traditional ‘Phulkari’ and ‘Chikankari’ embroidery styles as part of its Tales of India initiative.
These intricate designs pay tribute to the craftsmanship of local artisans, bringing to life the cultural stories and artistic traditions of these vibrant regions.
- From Amritsar: Air India Express operates 16 weekly flights from Amritsar, connecting directly to three international destinations: Bangkok, Dubai and Sharjah.
- From Lucknow: Air India Express operates 68 weekly flights from Lucknow, connecting directly to six domestic destinations: Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune, and one international destination: Bangkok. Additionally, the airline provides one-stop connectivity to 18 domestic destinations: Bagdogra, Chennai, Goa, Guwahati, Indore, Jammu, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Ranchi, Srinagar, Sri Vijaya Puram, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam.
- From Pune: Air India Express operates 75 weekly flights from Pune connecting directly to nine destinations including Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow and one international destination: Bangkok. Additionally, the airline provides one-stop connectivity to 20 domestic destinations: Agartala, Ayodhya, Bagdogra, Goa, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hyderabad, Imphal, Indore, Jammu, Kozhikode, Mangalore, Patna, Ranchi, Sri Vijaya Puram, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada, Varanasi and Vishakhapatnam and nine international destinations: Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dammam, Dubai, Muscat, Riyadh, Salalah, Sharjah, and Singapore.
- From Surat: Air India Express operates 40 weekly flights from Surat connecting directly to four destinations including Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, and Hyderabad and to three international destinations – Bangkok, Dubai, and Sharjah. Additionally, the airline provides one-stop connectivity to 22 domestic destinations: Agartala, Ayodhya, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Goa, Gwalior, Guwahati, Imphal, Jaipur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Patna, Ranchi, Sri Vijaya Puram, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Varanasi, Vijayawada, and Vishakhapatnam and five international destinations: Bahrain, Dammam, Jeddah, Muscat, and Riyadh.
