In a significant move to expand its presence in Thailand, IndiGo has launched a direct flight between Bengaluru and Krabi, starting March 30. This new route enhances connectivity, offering Indian travellers seamless access to Krabi’s scenic beauty while strengthening IndiGo’s international network.

In a press statement, IndiGo says that this will be the airline’s second direct connection from India to the Thai beach destination, following its recent Mumbai-Krabi service.

IndiGo says the new route will operate daily, with Flight 6E 1083 departing Bengaluru at 15:30 and arriving in Krabi at 20:45. The return flight, 6E 1084, will depart Krabi at 11:35 and land in Bengaluru at 13:40.

Vinay Malhotra

It adds that the airline currently operates over 200 daily departures from Bengaluru, connecting to 65 domestic and over 10 international destinations.

The statement adds that Krabi, known for its beaches, limestone cliffs, and emerging MICE  infrastructure, is gaining popularity among Indian travellers. The launch of direct flights from Bengaluru is expected to further boost tourism and business exchanges between the two countries.

“We are pleased to launch daily direct flights between Bengaluru and Krabi, bridging the gap between India and Thailand like never before with more than 95 weekly flights. Following the recent announcement of Mumbai-Krabi flights, this new route, from Bengaluru, further strengthens our connectivity to Thailand, catering to the growing demand for travel. Thailand continues to be amongst the favourite leisure destinations, and we’re committed to providing our customers with a seamless, affordable, and hassle-free experience,” says Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo.