In response to increased demand on the popular Delhi-Phuket route, IndiGo says it will double frequency from 7 to 14 flights a week on the route. The announcement comes after Air India, too, increased the frequency on the same sector.

The Indian low-cost airline IndiGo has announced that beginning June 1, there will be more flights operating between Delhi and Phuket, Thailand.

In a press statement, the airline says that it is doubling its current frequency from 7 to 14 flights per week in response to the growing demand from business and leisure travellers.

The airline says that its flight 6E 1075 will depart daily at 09:35 from Delhi to reach Phuket at 15:40. On the return leg, flight 6E 1076 will take off from Phuket at 16:40 to reach Delhi at 19:45.

With the advantage of visa-free entry to Thailand, these additional flights will boost travel, trade, and tourism between both nations, thereby fostering stronger bilateral ties, the statement says.

“We are pleased to add new flights on the Delhi-Phuket route taking our frequencies from the current 7 to 14 a week. These are in addition to our 7 flights a week from Delhi to Bangkok. In line with our commitment towards ‘giving wings to the nation’ and enabling travel aspirations, these flights will cater to the increasing domestic demand to explore Thailand’s largest island,” says Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales, IndiGo.

IndiGo says it has increased the frequency of direct connectivity between Phuket and Delhi, along with seamless connections to other destinations including Bengaluru and Mumbai.

“With convenient visa rules, spectacular beaches, shopping & entertainment, Thailand has always been a prominent travel hub in Southeast Asia. IndiGo remains committed to delivering on its promise of affordable, on-time, courteous, and hassle-free travel experience across an unparalleled network,” adds Malhotra.