VietJet Thailand is strengthening its India presence with the launch of its new Ahmedabad–Bangkok service beginning December 4, 2025. In an exclusive conversation with BOTT India, Pinyot Pibulsonggram, Chief Commercial Officer, VietJet Thailand, shares the strategic thinking behind this expansion, the airline’s enhanced inflight offerings, and what passengers can look forward to as travel demand between India and Thailand continues to soar.
Priyanka Saxena Ray
India: One of our most strategic growth markets
India is one of VietJet Thailand’s fastest-growing markets. After a strong start in Mumbai, the airline now adds Ahmedabad with four weekly flights—operating Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Flight AMD–BKK departs Ahmedabad at 23:55 and arrives in Bangkok at 05:35. The return BKK–AMD service departs Bangkok at 19:40 and arrives at 22:55 on the same days.
Kolkata will join the network in January 2026 with four weekly flights. The airline is also exploring expansion to Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai, while aiming to upgrade Mumbai and Ahmedabad to daily services and introduce Phuket connections soon.
Ahmedabad: A perfect mix of leisure, business and MICE travel
There are many reasons behind choosing Ahmedabad. It ranks among the top 10 Indian cities in population and has a strong ability to travel. Importantly, it offers the right mix of leisure and business demand, including robust pharmaceutical and MICE segments. Business travel provides year-round stability, while leisure boosts volumes seasonally. This combination makes the route very viable.
Expending fleet to benefit India most
We currently operate the Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft (200+ seats) on India routes. The good news is that our fleet upgrade has had zero operational impact—we haven’t grounded any aircraft. In addition, we have already inducted the first Boeing units into our fleet, with seven more arriving this month. Over time, these aircraft will also operate on India routes.
Award-winning service
We are extremely proud of our inflight service. We’ve won the award for ‘Most Friendly Cabin Crew’ for three consecutive years. Beginning January, passengers can enjoy free inflight entertainment through their personal devices, including movies and music. We also offer seamless through-check of baggage for connections to Vietnam, Japan, Taiwan and domestic Thai destinations. For our India routes, we have introduced dedicated inflight meal offerings tailored to Indian tastes.
VietJet Thailand Boarding Pass privileges
Because we are a Thai carrier, our partnerships with local attractions and shopping establishments are strong. Passengers can use their VietJet Thailand boarding passes to enjoy discounts at various retail and entertainment outlets in Bangkok and Phuket. It’s a unique value-add that sets us apart.
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