India’s largest airline, IndiGo, will begin operating direct flights from Tamil Nadu’s capital Chennai to Bangkok in Thailand.

In a press statement, the low-cost carrier says that the Chennai-Bangkok flights will be operated four times a week and will begin from May 15 in order to provide business and leisure travellers with increased flight options and facilitate economic growth in the region.

Vinay Malhotra

The airline says that the flights to Bangkok will run on every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday with flight 6E 1913 leaving from Chennai at 03:50, reaching Bangkok at 09:05, the same day. On the return leg, flight 6E 1914 will leave from Survanabhoomi Airport in Bangkok at 10:05 and land in Chennai at 11:55 the same day.Besides flights to Bangkok, the carrier has also announced the launch of flights to Durgapur in West Bengal. The airline says tickets for both the routes are now being sold on its website.

“We are pleased to announce the launch of direct flights between Chennai and Durgapur, as well as the resumption of direct flights between Chennai and Bangkok. The enhanced accessibility and connectivity provided by these flights will not only strengthen regional and international connectivity but also create new trade & tourism opportunities. With these flights IndiGo operates 69 direct flights to Thailand from seven cities in India. As India’s leading carrier, we continue to deliver on our promise of affordable, on-time, courteous, and hassle-free travel experience across an unparalleled network,” says Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales, IndiGo.