Russian airline Aeroflot relaunches flights to Thailand and India

Russian airline Aeroflot resumes direct flights to popular holiday destinations in Thailand, India, and Seychelles. This news will thrill jet-setters and sun-seekers looking to escape the chill.

Starting September 13, Aeroflot will kick off its twice-weekly flights from Yekaterinburg’s Koltsovo Airport to Phuket. These flights, operating every Monday and Friday, will be followed by a new route from Yekaterinburg to Bangkok, set to launch on September 15.

Passengers can expect a comfortable journey aboard Airbus A330 aircraft, which features a two-class cabin layout, including 28 business class seats and 268 economy seats. The Bangkok route will also operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Sundays—though the September 18 flight is an exception.

Come October 2, Aeroflot will extend its reach to Goa, India, with thrice-weekly flights from Yekaterinburg. These flights will take off every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, using Boeing 737-800 aircraft equipped with 20 business class seats and 138 economy seats.

Aeroflot is also bringing back its regular services from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport to Goa. Starting October 1, flights will run twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with return flights on Wednesdays and Sundays. By October 25, an extra Friday departure from Moscow and a Saturday return flight from Goa will be added to the schedule.

Seychelles-bound travellers can rejoice too. From October 2, Aeroflot will resume flights from Moscow to Mahe, Seychelles, using the spacious Airbus A350 aircraft in a three-class layout. Initially, flights will operate twice weekly, but from October 28 through March 29, 2025, a third weekly service will be added on Mondays, reported Travel News Asia.

In related news, Etihad Airways is set to elevate the travel experience between Abu Dhabi and Phuket, unveiling plans to launch flights on the Airbus A321LR, featuring flatbed business class seats, from August 2025.

The airline’s booking engine has already confirmed these details, showcasing its ambition to connect the UAE with the tropical paradise of Thailand in unprecedented comfort.