Chandigarh is all set to get its first direct flight to Bangkok from this summer. Air India has announced commencing its flights on the Chandigarh-Bangkok route from May 2017. The flights will carry passengers to the destination four days in a week. The flight will take off from the Chandigarh International Airport.
We all know the number of passengers at Chandigarh International Airport have grown to many folds. As of now, there are just two international flights from Chandigarh. One to Dubai and the second one to Sharjah.
This Chandigarh Bangkok flight which would start from May will be the third international direct flight from Chandigarh.
Who all will benefit
The launching of the flights will be a boon for the Chandigarh passengers who had to earlier travel to Bangkok via Delhi, which included extra time and money for reaching New Delhi Airport. The flight services are foreseen as to save the time of both – leisure travellers as well as those flying for business purposes.
The flight service between Chandigarh & Bangkok is foreseen as to save the time of both – leisure travellers as well as those flying for business purposes.
Air India’s Chandigarh – Bangkok flight
- The frequency of Chandigarh Bangkok flight is said to be 4 days a week.
- The ticket price from Chandigarh to Bangkok in this direct Air India flight will be Rs 25000 approx in the economy class.
The flight timings and the days of its operations are yet to be announced.
Air India flights for Bangkok from Chandigarh were to begin from April but the delay of over a month in the supply of the aircraft by the manufacturer affected the launch.
More Facilities at Chandigarh International Airport
Apart from new international flights, the facilities of ATM and Wi- Fi for the passengers will be launched at Chandigarh International Airport soon. BSNL has already been given the work to set up free wi-fi at the airport.
Talking about the Chandigarh – Singapore direct flight, Air India is yet to take final decision to commence this flight. However, the Chandigarh – Bangkok flight will take off in May 2017.
Get ready Chandigarh! Ab Bangkok dur nahi!