Air India Express introduces new direct flights from Kochi to Bangkok four times a week

Air India Express has launched direct flights between Kochi and Bangkok, providing non-stop connectivity between Kerala and Thailand’s capital from October 25, 2026.

The new service is part of the airline’s Winter Schedule 2026, which began on October 25 and includes additional international routes from Kerala. The Kochi-Bangkok flights will operate four times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

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The flight will depart from Kochi at 10.15 pm and arrive in Bangkok at 3.55 am the following day. The return service will depart from Bangkok at 4.55 am and arrive in Kochi at 7.40 am. All timings are local.

Kochi-Bangkok flight schedule

Route	Departure	Arrival	Frequency
Kochi-Bangkok	10.15 pm	3.55 am	Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Bangkok-Kochi	4.55 am	7.40 am	Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

The new connection offers travellers from Kerala a direct option for reaching Bangkok without a connecting flight. Passengers should check the operating date and schedule when booking, particularly for overnight journeys, as arrival in Bangkok is on the following day.

Air India Express expands international network

The Kochi-Bangkok route is among the international services introduced as part of Air India Express’s largest-ever Winter Schedule.

The airline plans to operate approximately 585 flights daily under the expanded schedule, including up to 150 international departures. Its network will cover 65 destinations and more than 220 routes, with the number of international routes increasing from 83 to over 100. The expansion is supported by a fleet of more than 105 aircraft.

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Kochi will remain a major base for the airline’s operations during the winter schedule. Air India Express plans to operate around 250 weekly flights to and from the city, comprising 104 international and 146 domestic services.

More international connections from Kerala

Alongside the Kochi-Bangkok service, Air India Express has introduced new flights on the Kochi-Kuwait, Thiruvananthapuram-Bahrain and Thiruvananthapuram-Riyadh routes.

With these additions, the airline operates around 575 weekly flights to and from Kerala, connecting the state with domestic and international destinations.

For passengers travelling from Kerala, the new routes provide additional flight options to destinations in Thailand and the Gulf region. Travellers should check the airline’s booking system for flight availability, fares, baggage allowances and applicable entry requirements before making their travel plans.