Akasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, commenced operations in Phuket, Thailand, connecting it with Mumbai with daily direct flights. The inaugural flight on 20th September 2025 departed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai at 0745 hrs IST arriving at Phuket International Airport at 1435hrs ICT. The launch marks Akasa Air’s foray into Southeast Asia, a region that will remain central to the airline’s international growth strategy in the years ahead.
In an event held at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to flag off the maiden flight, a ceremonial lamp was lit in the presence of Mr. Belson Coutinho, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Akasa Air and Mr. Naarayan T V, Chief Marketing Officer, Akasa Air, alongside leadership members from Mumbai International Airport Limited. A special boarding pass was presented to the first passenger on the inaugural flight, and all passengers of the maiden flight were warmly welcomed upon arrival at the Phuket International Airport.
Akasa Air will further strengthen its operations to Thailand with the launch of daily direct flights between Bengaluru and Phuket starting 1st October 2025.
Akasa Air’s empathetic and youthful personality, employee-friendly culture, customer-service philosophy, and tech-led approach have made it the airline of choice for millions of customers. Since its inception, Akasa Air has redefined flying in India with its multiple industry-first and customer-friendly offerings. Its brand-new fleet provides ample legroom and enhanced comfort and comes with USB ports in the majority of aircraft, allowing passengers to charge their gadgets and devices on the go.
Flight schedule*:
| Flt.
Number |
From | Departure
Time |
To | Arrival
Time |
Operating
Days |
Non-stop/
Through |
| Commences 20 September 2025 | ||||||
| QP 0618 | Mumbai | 0745 hrs | Phuket | 1435hrs | Daily | Non-stop |
| QP 0619 | Phuket | 1535 hrs | Mumbai | 1915hrs | Daily | Non-stop |
