# Expansion of international flight services to Thailand

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/expansion-of-international-flight-services-to-thailand
> Updated: 2026-10-19T10:33:31.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

New direct flight routes have been established to enhance connectivity to Thailand from both regional and international markets.

In mid-October 2026, Thai Vietjet Air launched a daily service between Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok to support regional trade and tourism. Following this, Virgin Atlantic commenced a seasonal winter service connecting London Heathrow to Phuket, operating three times weekly using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Virgin Atlantic launches nonstop Heathrow to Phuket service

Virgin Atlantic has launched a new seasonal nonstop service between London Heathrow and Phuket, Thailand, operating three times weekly through March.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/virgin-atlantic-launches-nonstop-heathrow-to-phuket-service

### 2026-10-10: Thai Vietjet Air launches daily Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok flights

Thai Vietjet Air has commenced daily direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok to boost regional tourism and trade between Malaysia and Thailand.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thai-vietjet-air-launches-daily-kuala-lumpur-to-bangkok-flights

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