In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, airlines had stopped flight operations between Kolkata and Thailand. In what’s going to come as music to ears for travellers, India and Thailand have entered an air bubble agreement. This means flights between Kolkata and Bangkok will resume soon. By Karan Kaushik
Airlines announce new flights between Kolkata and Thai cities; here’s everything you should know
According to a news report published in the Times of India, three domestic airline companies and one international carrier have decided to resume flights between Kolkata and Thailand from March 9.
IndiGo, Spicejet, and Go First will start daily flights to Thai cities from next week. IndiGo and Spicejet will resume flights to Bangkok, while Go First will operate daily flights to Phuket. Taking a cue from Indian airlines, Thai airline Thai Smile, a sister concern of Thai Airways will operate Bangkok-Kolkata flights thrice a week beginning March 16.
In the pre-pandemic days, as many as 16,000 leisure and business travellers on average used to fly between Kolkata and Thailand every month. These numbers used to double up during the Durga Pujo and summer holidays.
Air India had resumed flights from Kolkata to Thailand between October and December last year. However, due to the strict restrictions placed by the Thai government to curb the pandemic, the airline had stopped operations on the popular route.
As far as the travelling protocols are concerned, Indians will have to take a test on arrival. Fully vaccinated travellers from any country are allowed to enter Thailand without quarantine.
Thailand is known for its beautiful beaches, peaceful Buddhist monasteries, happening nightlife, and sumptuous Thai cuisine. It’s always been a sought-after destination for Indians who wish to travel abroad. The best part about visiting Thailand is that it’s extremely pocket-friendly for Indians.
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