Low-cost airline IndiGo has announced its second direct flight to Phuket from India.

In a press statement, the country’s largest airline says that daily flights connecting Kolkata to Phuket will begin on December 27, adding that the new route aims to expand IndiGo’s global network and cater to the growing number of tourists from India to Thailand.

The airline says that the addition of this new route will enhance accessibility for tourists to Phuket from the eastern part of the country and will strengthen trade, commerce and tourism between India and Southeast Asia.

Vinay Malhotra

“We are pleased to further expand our network into Thailand, from Kolkata, now adding a daily flight to Phuket in addition to the existing 11 weekly flights to Bangkok. With this new route, IndiGo will now operate 93 weekly flights between India and Thailand. Phuket, Thailand’s largest island is known for its serene beaches and cultural diversity, and the country’s visa-free policy for Indian citizens is expected to drive even greater demand. IndiGo remains committed to providing an affordable, on-time, courteous and hassle-free travel experience across our extensive network,” says Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales, IndiGo.

The statement adds that Kolkata is rapidly enhancing its overall infrastructure to meet the growing demand for travel from the region to Southeast Asia. This is also evident in the development of the Kolkata-Bangkok Highway, also known as the Trilateral Highway, a project aimed at connecting India, Myanmar, and Thailand.