New Year's trip 2026: Thailand attracts with special flights and discounts!

New Year's trip 2026: Thailand attracts with special flights and discounts!

Preparations for the big New Year celebrations in Thailand in 2026 are in full swing. Fortunately, air traffic is approaching pre-pandemic numbers again. So reported Pattaya Mail that around 479,979 passengers had already been processed at Thai airports by December 21st. This included 208,040 domestic travelers and 271,939 international travelers. The peak travel season is expected between December 27th and January 4th, when airports are expected to experience a real rush.

Flights between Thailand and China are particularly popular, where 19,852 passengers have already been registered, which corresponds to around 75% of the pre-crisis level. More travel is also coming from India, with 10,616 arrivals recorded here - an increase of around 10% compared to the period before the pandemic.

Additional flights and lower prices

To meet the increasing number of passengers, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has ordered additional capacity. As part of this initiative, 66 special flights will be made available with a total of 11,312 additional seats. These flights connect Bangkok with popular destinations such as Chiang Mai, Krabi and Phuket, such as The farang reported.

In addition, the airlines are reducing their fares by up to 30%, meaning that flights on 202 routes, including various domestic destinations such as Surat Thani and Hat Yai, can be booked significantly cheaper. Travelers are encouraged to book their tickets directly through airlines and enjoy more flexible travel times.

Optimizations at the airports

The Airports of Thailand is also reducing landing and parking fees by 30% and has extended operating hours at regional airports. The fees for air traffic control services will also be reduced for special domestic flights until January 4th, which should provide additional relief for travelers. Don Mueang Airport sees the most traffic with around 63,981 passengers per day, followed by Suvarnabhumi with around 36,499 passengers per day and the airports in Chiang Mai and Phuket, which each see almost 20,000 traffic.

Thailand is considered a major air transport hub in Southeast Asia, with an extensive network of domestic and international flights, such as countrydata.info determines. In addition, Suvarnabhumi Airport, with its modern infrastructure and capacity for around 45 million passengers annually, represents a central part of the country's travel options. So don't miss the chance to become part of the travel craze and book your flights well in advance!