Air India Express has launched direct flights between Kochi and Bangkok, strengthening air connectivity between Kerala and Thailand. The new service commenced operations on October 25, 2026, as part of the airline’s largest-ever Winter Schedule 2026. The route adds a non-stop international connection for travellers from Kerala and expands the airline’s growing network across South and Southeast Asia.
The airline’s winter schedule, effective from October 25, will feature approximately 585 daily flights connecting 65 destinations through more than 220 routes. The network will include up to 150 international departures daily, while the airline’s international operations are set to expand from 83 routes to more than 100. The expansion is supported by a growing fleet of over 105 aircraft.
The Kochi-Bangkok service will operate four times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Flights will depart Kochi at 10.15 pm and arrive in Bangkok at 3.55 am the following day. Return flights will leave Bangkok at 4.55 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, arriving in Kochi at 7.40 am. All timings are local.
During the Winter Schedule 2026, Air India Express will operate approximately 250 weekly flights to and from Kochi, comprising 104 international and 146 domestic services. The airline has also introduced services on the Kochi-Kuwait, Thiruvananthapuram-Bahrain and Thiruvananthapuram-Riyadh routes, further expanding international connectivity from Kerala.
With these additions, Air India Express will operate around 575 weekly flights to and from Kerala, linking the state with key domestic and international destinations. The expanded network is intended to provide travellers with more options for leisure, business and visiting friends and relatives, while improving access to important regional markets. The airline continues to grow its presence in international markets through additional routes and increased flight frequencies.
Passengers can book flights through the official Air India Express website, its mobile application and major booking channels. A Tata Enterprise, Air India Express operates services across South, Southeast and West Asia, connecting domestic and international destinations through a fleet of Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft. Its onboard offerings include Gourmair hot meals, refreshed cabin interiors, comfortable seating and loyalty benefits, alongside a focus on technology and Indian hospitality.