TIRUCHIRAPPALLI: Thai AirAsia inaugurated its new direct flight service between Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) and Bangkok, marking a significant development for travelers in the region. The inaugural flight, which took off on the night of Saturday, September 21, 2024, was met with great enthusiasm, symbolizing growing connectivity between the two cities.
The service will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The flight is scheduled to arrive at Tiruchirappalli at 10:30 PM and will depart for Bangkok at 11:05 PM, offering passengers a convenient three-and-a-half-hour journey to Thailand’s vibrant capital.
The first flight arriving from Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) was welcomed with a ceremonial water salute, a gesture organized by the Airport Authority Board. The flight carried 176 passengers from Trichy to Bangkok, while 46 travelers returned from Bangkok to Tiruchi on the same flight.
With this new route, Tiruchirappalli, a non-metro international airport, continues to expand its international flight services, which currently include connections to destinations such as Malaysia, Singapore, Muscat, Oman, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sri Lanka. The airport’s newly opened terminal is expected to support the growing demand and facilitate the expansion of more international flights in the near future.
Here’s a table summarizing the new flight service details:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Airline | Thai AirAsia |
| Route | Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) to Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) |
| Inaugural Flight Date | September 21, 2024 |
| Flight Schedule | Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays |
| Arrival Time at Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) | 10:30 PM |
| Departure Time from Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) | 11:05 PM |
| Flight Duration | 3.5 hours |
| Number of Passengers (Inaugural Flight) | 176 (Tiruchi to Bangkok), 46 (Bangkok to Trichy) |
| Special Welcome for Inaugural Flight | Ceremonial water salute |
| Current International Destinations | Malaysia, Singapore, Muscat, Oman, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sri Lanka |
| Airport Terminal Expansion | New terminal opened, supporting international route expansion |
This table provides a quick overview of the new flight service between Tiruchirappalli and Bangkok.
This development is seen as a major step in enhancing the accessibility of global destinations for travelers from smaller cities, further boosting tourism and economic ties between South India and Southeast Asia.
Local travelers and businesses are expected to benefit significantly from this new route, as it provides a more direct, affordable, and convenient travel option to Bangkok, a popular destination for tourism, trade, and business activities.
