Akasa Air strengthens presence in Thailand; commences daily direct flights connecting Bengaluru and Phuket

National, 01 October 2025: Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, commenced daily direct flights connecting Bengaluru and Phuket, strengthening its footprint in Thailand. The inaugural flight on 01st October 2025 departed Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru at 0625 hrs IST arriving at  Phuket International Airport at 1240hrs ICT. The route complements Akasa Air’s daily Mumbai– Phuket service inaugurated in September 2025, underscoring the airline’s commitment to expanding  its presence in high-demand international destinations. 

In an event held at Kempegowda International Airport to flag off the maiden flight, a ceremonial lamp  was lit in the presence of Anand Srinivasan, Co-Founder and Chief Information Officer, Akasa Air.  The event was also graced by the leadership of Kempegowda International Airport, and a special  boarding pass was presented to the first passenger on the inaugural flight.  

The daily non-stop flights from Bengaluru are scheduled at convenient timings, making travel  seamless and well-suited for both business and leisure travellers. With Thailand’s visa-free entry for  Indian passport holders, passengers can enjoy a simplified, hassle-free travel experience that further  enhances accessibility to this popular destination. 

Akasa Air’s empathetic and youthful personality, employee-friendly culture, customer-service  philosophy, and tech-led approach have made it the airline of choice for millions of customers. Since  its inception, Akasa Air has redefined flying in India with its multiple industry-first and customer friendly offerings. Its brand-new fleet provides ample legroom and enhanced comfort and comes with  USB ports in the majority of aircraft, allowing passengers to charge their gadgets and devices on the  go. Café Akasa, the airline’s onboard meal service, offers an assortment of healthy and delectable  meals, including festive menus and industry-first options such as Kombucha, to offer customers an  indulgent gourmet experience in the skies. Akasa Air offers over 25+ ancillary products to deliver on  its promise of exceptional customer service, such as Akasa GetEarly, Seat & Meal Deal, Extra Seat and Akasa Holidays, which offer personalization that is second to none. Consistently enhancing the  cabin experience for its customers, Akasa has launched several industry-firsts such as SkyScore by  Akasa, SkyLights and QuietFlights.  

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*All timings are local