flydubai has launched daily flights to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok, marking its second destination in Thailand alongside Krabi.
The inaugural service departed on July 1 from Terminal 3 at
Dubai International Airport (DXB), further expanding the carrier’s Southeast
Asia network.
On arrival in Bangkok, the flight was welcomed with a water
cannon salute and officials from the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Don
Mueang International Airport.
The new route strengthens connectivity between the UAE and
Thailand, responding to rising travel demand.
DMK’s location offers passengers convenient access to
central Bangkok’s key cultural and commercial attractions.
Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai,
said: “We are pleased to celebrate the start of our daily flights to
Bangkok, further expanding our network in Thailand. Thailand remains a key
destination for both leisure and business travel and our direct service to Don
Mueang International Airport, which offers convenient access to central
Bangkok, introduces a new gateway to the Thai capital that our customers will
benefit from, supporting the growth of trade and tourism flows while
reinforcing Dubai’s position as a leading global aviation hub.”
Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of
Thailand (TAT), said: “The Middle East, particularly the UAE, is one of
Thailand’s most important long-haul markets, bringing high-quality,
high-spending travellers, with 188,447 visitors arriving from the region
between 01 January and 21 June 2026 alone. Today’s inaugural flydubai flight
between Dubai and Don Mueang comes at an especially opportune time and will
strengthen air connectivity. Starting with one daily flight and operated with
Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, this route will add much-needed capacity to Thailand
this summer, building momentum through to our year-end peak season and
reinforcing Thailand’s position as a leading destination for Middle Eastern
travellers.”
Sudhir Sreedharan, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations at flydubai, said: “We are always looking for opportunities to diversify our network and offer our customers more travel choices. With the start of flights to Bangkok, we are providing passengers from the UAE, the GCC and beyond with convenient travel options just in time for the busy summer season. Over the coming years, we look forward to seeing how this route will develop as demand continues to grow and more customers choose to travel with flydubai, enjoying our lie-flat seats in Business Class and enhanced comfort in Economy Class.” -TradeArabia News Service