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New flights to Thailand: holiday dreams come true!
Find out the latest news about Phuket: new flight connections, increasing tourist numbers and the role of TAT in tourism in 2025.
New flights to Thailand: holiday dreams come true!
The Thai tourism industry is experiencing an exciting upswing, and Phuket has plenty of news to delight locals and travelers alike. On November 26, 2025, Arkia Israeli Airlines will launch twice-weekly service from Tel Aviv to Bangkok. Air France is also jumping on the bandwagon: from November 28, 2025, the airline will fly three times a week from Paris to Phuket. These are just some of the activities that can be seen in the international aviation market for Thailand.
Virgin Atlantic says it will launch a direct service from London to Phuket in October 2026, making travel planning easier for many British tourists. In addition, Etihad Airways has opened new connections to regional airports. It has been flying daily from Abu Dhabi to Krabi since October 9, 2025, and there have been four weekly flights to Chiang Mai since November 4, 2025. These are important steps to make Thailand even more attractive as a travel destination. According to the Nation of Thailand The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is actively working to increase long-haul flights and expects countries such as the US, UK, Germany and France to attract over a million visitors in the coming year.
International arrivals on the rise
In the period from January 1st to October 21st, 2025, arrivals from these four markets mentioned were impressive: 799,000 visitors came from the USA, 807,000 arrivals from the United Kingdom, 704,000 Germans and 633,000 French people made their way to Thailand. Despite the challenges of the past few years, there is strong growth and future-oriented potential for tourism in Thailand, as the Kellie Wleesa’s page there.
The UK in particular has emerged as one of the strongest markets, with arrivals expected to reach over 1.13 million by the end of 2025 and a notable increase in tourism revenue. British tourists spend an average of 62,138 baht per trip, generating a whopping sum of around 70.4 billion baht in revenue. TAT aggressively pursues marketing strategies that particularly appeal to luxury tourists and wellness enthusiasts.
Wellness and adventure
Another aspect under discussion is health and wellness tourism. Travelers from the Middle East, Africa and Oceania often invest large amounts in this area. TAT is planning the Amazing Thailand Health & Wellness Trade Meet in 2025 to bring together local businesses and international buyers. In 2026, the focus will be on premium wellness experiences that benefit from Thailand's excellent healthcare infrastructure.
In addition, regional airports such as Krabi, Chiang Mai and U-Tapao are under observation to further boost travel. Krabi, which has just expanded its air slot capacity by 30-40%, is being positioned as a new gateway to the picturesque Andaman coast - a move that is expected to significantly increase the region's tourist appeal Road Genius determines.
Overall, Thailand is doing everything it can to revive and expand its once booming tourism industry. The first months of 2025 already show that over 12 million tourists want to explore the beauty of the country, despite a slight decrease compared to last year. Exciting developments are expected in the Thai tourism sector over the next few months, particularly in popular destinations such as Bangkok and Phuket.