Lucky Air launches direct Kunming-Udon Thani flights
Udon Thani Airport has launched a new direct charter flight linking Thailand’s northeastern city with Kunming, China, as the province prepares to welcome visitors for the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026-2027. Deputy Transport Minister Phattharaphong Phattharaprasit said the Kunming-Udon Thani-Kunming service, operated by Lucky Air, will run twice a week. The inaugural service…
Thailand's northeastern city of Udon Thani has been connected to Kunming, China via a new direct charter flight operated by Lucky Air. This service, which will run twice weekly, is set to commence just as the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026-2027 is set to begin.
Minister Phattharaphong Phattharaprasit confirmed the launch, stating that the twice-weekly flights will operate on a Boeing 737-800 aircraft with a capacity for 189 passengers. The new route is seen as an enhancement to air connectivity between Thailand and China, providing visitors with an alternative travel option for the expo.
Udon Thani Airport, recently upgraded and designated as an international airport by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, is now capable of handling international schedules and charter flights. The airport boasts a 3,048-meter runway, 11 stands for aircraft parking and passenger facilities equipped to manage around 3.4 million passengers annually.
In anticipation of the expo, Udon Thani Airport has also implemented improvements to handle the expected increase in passenger traffic. These include the expansion of Terminal B to accommodate customs, immigration, plant and animal quarantine, international disease control and VAT refund services. Additionally, shuttle bus services are being established to link with expo and parking areas, with 40 trips per day along three main routes.
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