New Direct Air Routes Expand Connectivity to Thailand

Several international carriers are launching new direct flights to Thailand, significantly expanding air connectivity from Europe, the Middle East, and Israel throughout late 2025 and into 2026.

Israeli and European Service Expansions

Arkia Israeli Airlines will initiate a Tel Aviv–Bangkok service operating twice weekly, commencing November 26, 2025. Concurrently, Air France will launch service from Paris to Phuket at a frequency of three times a week, beginning November 28, 2025. Virgin Atlantic is preparing to enter the Thailand market with a London–Phuket direct route scheduled to launch in October 2026.

Middle Eastern Regional Network Development

Etihad Airways has opened new connections to Thailand’s regional airports. The carrier operates Abu Dhabi–Krabi on a daily basis beginning October 9, 2025, and provides Abu Dhabi–Chiang Mai service four times a week from the same launch date.

Key Points

• Arkia Israeli Airlines: Tel Aviv–Bangkok route launching November 26, 2025 (twice weekly frequency)
• Air France: Paris–Phuket route launching November 28, 2025 (three times weekly frequency)
• Virgin Atlantic: London–Phuket route planned launch October 2026
• Etihad Airways: Abu Dhabi–Krabi route (daily service from October 9, 2025); Abu Dhabi–Chiang Mai route (four times weekly from October 9, 2025)
• Specific locations: Tel Aviv, Bangkok, Paris, Phuket, London, Abu Dhabi, Krabi, Chiang Mai

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