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Suvarnabhumi Airport anticipates 1.97M passengers for Chinese New Year 2026 with 362 charter flights.

Suvarnabhumi Airport anticipates 1.97M passengers for Chinese New Year 2026 with 362 charter flights.

Thansettakij•Economy•9h ago

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Suvarnabhumi Airport gears up for a busy Chinese New Year 2026, expecting nearly 2 million passengers and hosting 362 charter flights.

  • •Suvarnabhumi Airport is preparing for an influx of approximately 1,971,050 passengers during the Chinese New Year 2026 period.
  • •A total of 362 charter flights (123 domestic, 239 international) have been requested, highlighting air travel recovery.
  • •The airport is implementing comprehensive measures to ensure passenger convenience, speed, and safety, including language support and enhanced staffing.

Overview

  • •The Chinese New Year 2026 period is expected to see significant passenger traffic at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
  • •Approximately 1,971,050 passengers are anticipated, with 1,620,957 international and 350,093 domestic.
  • •362 charter flights have been requested, comprising 123 domestic and 239 international flights.
  • •Travel from the People's Republic of China is projected to account for 444,255 passengers.
  • •Suvarnabhumi Airport is coordinating with relevant agencies to prepare for passenger flow during the Chinese New Year.
  • •Enhanced staffing, including security, baggage handlers, cleaning staff, and Chinese-speaking interpreters, will be deployed.
  • •Welcoming activities, including gifts and new year greetings, are planned for passengers.
  • •A "Thai-China Friendship" performance will be staged to create a festive atmosphere.

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Key Quotes

Kittipong Kittikajorn
"Regarding preparations to accommodate passengers during the Chinese New Year festival, Suvarnabhumi Airport has integrated cooperation with relevant agencies to ensure passengers receive convenient, fast, and safe travel."
ในส่วนของการเตรียมความพร้อมรองรับผู้โดยสารในช่วงเทศกาลตรุษจีน ทสภ. ได้บูรณาการความร่วมมือกับหน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้อง เพื่อเตรียมความพร้อมรองรับให้ผู้โดยสารได้รับความสะดวก รวดเร็ว และปลอดภัย ในการเดินทาง

Key Entities

Organization

AOT (Airports of Thailand Plc.)(ทอท.)ℹ️
The organization managing Thailand's airports, which released information about passenger expectations for Chinese New Year 2026.

Place

Suvarnabhumi Airport(สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิ)ℹ️
The primary international airport serving Bangkok, which is preparing for increased passenger traffic during Chinese New Year 2026.
People's Republic of China(สาธารณรัฐประชาชนจีน)ℹ️
The country from which a significant number of travelers are expected to arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport during Chinese New Year 2026.

Person

Mr. Kittipong Kittikajorn(นายกิตติพงศ์ กิตติขจร)
The Director of Suvarnabhumi Airport, who spoke about the airport's preparations for the Chinese New Year.