Finnair is marking 50 years of flights to Bangkok, its first Asian destination. The Thai capital now plays an important role in the airline's new daily Helsinki–Melbourne service, further strengthening its position in Finnair's global network. Since launching the Bangkok route on 2 November 1976, the airline has expanded its operations to up to 21 weekly flights.
Bangkok's importance has grown further with the launch of Finnair's Helsinki–Melbourne service on 25 October 2026. Operating daily via Bangkok on an Airbus A350, the route connects Europe and Australia. It also makes Finnair one of the few European airlines serving Australia with its own aircraft.
Stuart Weston, Regional Manager for UK & Ireland at Finnair, said: “Bangkok was the first step in Finnair’s journey in Asia and, fifty years on, it’s more important than ever.”
Meanwhile, Finnair continues to expand its Thailand network. The airline operates up to seven weekly flights to Phuket and will resume its seasonal Krabi service on 26 November 2026, with up to three weekly flights. As a result, its winter schedule will offer up to 31 weekly flights to Thailand.
Beyond its own services, Finnair works with Bangkok Airways to provide onward connections to destinations such as Koh Samui and Chiang Mai. Furthermore, the airline schedules its Asian flights to connect with services from UK airports via Helsinki, where transfer times can be as short as 40 minutes.
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