Lion Air has launched a new service connecting Cochin International Airport (COK) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok, Thailand. The inaugural flight took off on April 4, 2024 and offers a convenient and affordable travel option between the two popular destinations. The services will be on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. T Passengers can now enjoy the convenience of direct flights at a budget-friendly price point. This opens doors for increased tourism and business travel between the two cities. This new service provides a welcome alternative for those seeking a more affordable way to experience the vibrant city of Bangkok. The launch of Lion Air's service is a positive development for the aviation sector in both India and Thailand. It offers passengers greater choice and affordability, potentially stimulating travel demand on this popular route.
More services to the Far East
To cater to the rising tourist influx in the far east sector, CIAL has increased flight frequencies to popular destinations. This includes the major destination Bangkok, where the number of total weekly flights from Cochin has now increased to 13. In addition to AirAsia's daily flights to Don Mueang, both Thai Airways (Suvarnabhumi) and Lion Air (Don Mueang) offer 6 weekly flights each. Additionally, the number of weekly services to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur have been increased to 14 and 22 respectively. Air India has also announced an expansion of its London route, increasing the number of weekly services from 3 to 4.