(Bangkok, 23 December, 2024) – Spreading its wings to India, Vietjet Thailand successfully inaugurates its latest service connecting Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Mumbai. The inaugural flight was celebrated with a welcome ceremony at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai.
Departed from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport, upon arrival at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, passengers on the inaugural VZ760 flight received a warm welcome from Mr. Tanveer Bobade, Head of Aero Commercial, ADANI Airport Operator; Mr. Mahesh Kamble, Deputy General Manager of AI Airport Services Limited (AIASL); Mr. Sanjay Meena, Assistant Commandant of Central Industrial Security Force; Mr. Sanjay Rade, Deputy General Manager of Joint Control Center Mumbai International Airport Ltd, Mr. Anshuman Rai, Wing In Charge of Mumbai Immigration; and Mr. Luong Truong An, Executive Vice President of Vietjet Thailand.
"Today, we proudly celebrate the launch of Vietjet Thailand’s new service connecting Bangkok and Mumbai, our first scheduled service to India. With daily flights, this new route enhances convenience and flexibility, fosters tourism and cultural exchange, and contributes to trade & economic growth between the two nations. As the first Indian city in our network, Mumbai is sure to captivate Thai travelers while inviting Indian visitors to experience the charm of Bangkok and other destinations in Thailand and the region, with seamless connections. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the authorities on both sides, our partners, and valued passengers for making this milestone possible and look forward to deepening the bonds between Thailand and India." said Mr. Worranate Laprabang, Chief Executive Officer said
In the early stage, the service between Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Mumbai is operated with a daily flight, flight VZ760 departing from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi: BKK) at 20:45 and arriving at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) at Mumbai at 23:50. The return flight VZ761 departs Mumbai at 00:45, and lands in Bangkok at 06:25 (all in local time).
