Thai low-cost carrier Thai VietJet Air (VZ) has announced a new direct international route between Phuket and Mumbai, set to begin this August. This will be the airline’s second connection to India, following its existing daily Mumbai–Bangkok service.
Flight schedule & aircraft details
The Phuket–Mumbai service will operate four times a week, using an all-economy Airbus A320-200 (180 seats).
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Flight VZ762: Departs Phuket at 10:10 PM (local) and arrives in Mumbai at 01:05 AM IST.
Operates on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Flight duration: 4 hours 25 minutes. -
Return Flight VZ763: Departs Mumbai at 02:05 AM IST, reaches Phuket at 08:20 AM (local).
Operates on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
Flight duration: 4 hours 45 minutes.
Competitive fares expected
Thai VietJet has confirmed that fares will be aggressively priced, aiming to attract travellers with affordable options and convenient timings. Until now, IndiGo held a monopoly on the Mumbai–Phuket route, often charging high fares.
