Nok Air enters India, introduces maiden flight from Hyderabad to Bangkok

HYDERABAD: If you ever dreamed of Thailand as your next vacation, it’s time to plan the trip now. Giving more options to flyers from Hyderabad to Thailand, GMR Hyderabad International Airport introduced Nok Air’s maiden flight service to Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok on Wednesday.

Stepping into the Indian market, Hyderabad is Nok Air's first and only destination in India to introduce direct flights to vibrant Bangkok. The inaugural flight took off from Hyderabad to Don Mueang International Airport at 12:40 am. The new route would be operated by Nok Air’s Boeing 737 MAX 8.

The thrice-a-week non-stop Nok Air Flight DD 958 would arrive at Hyderabad Airport at 11:45 pm and depart from Hyderabad at 12:45 am. This would be the second international airline with direct flights to Thailand from Hyderabad Airport. Nok Air connects to many tourist destinations in Thailand from Don Mueang International Airport. Thai Air had been operating daily flight from Hyderabad to Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok.

Mr Pradeep Panicker, CEO of GHIAL, said, “We are elated to be the only airport in India to be connected by Nok Air. Thailand has emerged as one of the most popular tourist destinations among Indians. The introduction of direct flight to Bangkok will not only attract more travellers to Bangkok but will also allow them to explore exotic destinations like Chiang Mai, Betong, Krabi , Phuket and many more. With the airport expansion soon to complete, we are focusing to provide travellers with more choices with international carriers and increasing connectivity to more international destinations from the pearl city.”