Good news has come for the travelers going abroad from Kushinagar and Varanasi of Uttar Pradesh. Air India Express has decided to launch direct flights to Bangkok. This flight will connect Kushinagar to Bangkok via Varanasi. The airline has started operating flights on this route from February 2026, which will greatly benefit the tourists traveling to the Buddhist Circuit.
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flight time and day
This new flight service will be operated once a week i.e. on Sunday. Direct service between Varanasi and Bangkok has started from 1 February 2026. Its schedule has been decided according to the convenience of the passengers.
Departure from Varanasi: 12:35 pm (arrival in Bangkok 18:05 pm).
Return from Bangkok: 19:05 PM (arrival Varanasi at 21:35 PM).
Passengers coming from Kushinagar will connect with this service through Varanasi, which will make it easier to go to Thailand.
Fare and Booking Information
Air India Express has kept the fares on this route very competitive. One-way fare from Varanasi to Bangkok starts from Rs 6,426 to Rs 9,000. At the same time, if a passenger books both round trip tickets, he will have to spend around Rs 22,000 to 23,000.
The company is using its new Boeing 737-8 aircraft on this route. Passengers will get facilities like USB charging and hot food in the aircraft. The airline’s official website or mobile app can be used for booking.
New landing facility at airport
The Instrument Landing System (ILS) has been fully activated to improve flight operations at Kushinagar International Airport. Earlier there used to be difficulty in landing the plane during fog or night, but now this problem has gone away. This step has been taken especially keeping in mind the Buddhist pilgrims so that they do not face any technical problems during the journey.
