AirAsia to Launch Pattaya (U-Tapao) - Chiang Mai and Hat Yai Flights

AirAsia is to launch direct flights from Pattaya (U-Tapao) to Chiang Mai and Hat Yai, in Thailand.

The U-Tapao - Chiang Mai flights will operate 10 times weekly. There will be 2 flights daily except on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays when flights will be available just once per day.

The U-Tapao - Hat Yai flights will operate 4 times weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

To celebrate the launch special one-way fares of 590 Baht are available on both sectors. Terms and conditions apply.

Mr. Tassapon Bijleveld, CEO of Thai AirAsia, said that, "The new additions will allow for greater domestic travel options. Both Chiang Mai and Hat Yai are popular destinations for Thai and foreign travelers alike. With Pattaya already a varied and attractive tourist destination has both natural and cultural attractions. The added routes are sure to stimulate travel."

With the additional route, Thai AirAsia will effectively be launching a total of 4 new flights on 27 November 2015, including U-Tapao-Chiang Mai, U-Tapao-Singapore, U-Tapao-Macau and U-Tapao-Udon Thani.

All together, AirAsia will be operating 8 routes from U-Tapao Airport including flights to Nanning, Nan Chang, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Singapore, Udon Thani, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai.