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AirAsia Thailand to launch new Phuket-Medan route

by Jeffrey Teruel - Founder/Editor-Flights in Asia
Published on April 17, 2025

Summary

AirAsia Thailand is launching a new route between Thailand and Indonesia connecting the cities of Phuket and Medan.



AirAsia Thailand is launching a new route between Thailand and Indonesia connecting the cities of Phuket and Medan.


From June 27, AirAsia Thailand will operate four weekly flights (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) on the new route between Phuket and Medan.


“Phuket continues to thrive as a top-tier travel hub in the region, and we’re committed to strengthening its connectivity,” said Tansita Akraritpirom, Head of Commercial, AirAsia Thailand. “Over the past year, AirAsia has been actively expanding its international network to and from Phuket — including new direct flights to India and across ASEAN. This Phuket–Medan route is a strategic move to tap into a fresh travel market while reinforcing our Phuket operations base.”


From Phuket, AirAsia Thailand operates international flights to three cities in India – Chennai, Kochi, and Kolkata – Siem Reap, and Singapore. The new Phuket-Medan route will be the first to a city in Indonesia from the popular Thai resort destination. 

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