New International Flight Routes to/from Thailand
Several new international flight routes have launched or are scheduled to launch, increasing connectivity between Thailand and various global destinations. These include new direct flights to Dubai, Amsterdam, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Phu Quoc, Kunming, Riyadh, and Danang, offering more travel options for expats.
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Thai Airways expands winter schedule to 66 routes
Thai Airways will operate 66 routes during the 2026/27 winter season, including a new Bangkok-Danang service starting December 1, and increased frequencies on routes to Vientiane, Yangon, and Siem Reap.
Lucky Air starts direct Kunming-Udon Thani flights
Lucky Air launched a twice-weekly direct charter flight between Kunming, China, and Udon Thani, Thailand, using a Boeing 737-800. The service strengthens air connectivity to the upper Northeast and supports the upcoming Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo (Nov 2026 – Mar 2027).
Riyadh Air launches new direct Bangkok–Riyadh flights
Riyadh Air started three weekly Riyadh-Bangkok flights on September 3, 2026, with plans to go daily in October. Expats flying between Bangkok and the Middle East gain a new direct option.
Lucky Air to launch direct Udon Thani-Kunming flights on Sep 8
Chinese airline Lucky Air will begin direct flights between Udon Thani, Thailand, and Kunming, China, on September 8, operating twice weekly. The route is supported by a 50% discount on landing fees for one year.
TransNusa launches daily Jakarta-Bangkok flights
TransNusa, an Indonesian airline, has introduced daily flights between Jakarta and Bangkok starting in the second half of 2026. The service offers an additional travel option for expats flying between Thailand and Indonesia, with tickets starting from $167.54.
Thai Airways resumes Bangkok-Amsterdam flights after 28 years
Thai Airways has restarted daily direct flights between Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Amsterdam, operating daily. The route improves connections for expats traveling between Thailand and Europe.
flydubai launches daily Dubai–Bangkok flights, doubling in September
flydubai now operates a daily Dubai–Bangkok (Don Mueang) flight, increasing to twice daily from 15 September 2026, adding over 10,000 seats through August. The route offers more direct connections between the UAE and Thailand, benefiting travellers and residents.