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Thai flights soar for Chinese New Year 2026, China route leads

Thai flights soar for Chinese New Year 2026, China route leads

Thansettakij•Economy•11h ago

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Thailand anticipates a significant surge in air traffic during the Chinese New Year 2026 period, with projections indicating over 3,000 daily flights, primarily from China.

  • •Thailand expects flight volume to exceed 3,000 daily during the Chinese New Year 2026, a 8.3% increase from 2025.
  • •The Thailand-China flight route is the busiest, averaging approximately 330 flights daily.
  • •Major Thai airports, including Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Phuket, and Chiang Mai, will experience heightened activity.
  • •This surge reflects growing tourist confidence and the recovery of the international travel market.

Overview

  • •Between February 17–26, 2026, Thailand anticipates a 10-day period of increased flight activity for Chinese New Year.
  • •An estimated total of 29,096 flights are predicted during the Chinese New Year 2026 period, averaging 2,910 flights per day.
  • •This projected flight volume represents an 8.3% increase compared to the same period in 2025, indicating market recovery.
  • •The Thailand–China flight route is anticipated to handle an average of 330 flights daily, making it the busiest route.
  • •Suvarnabhumi Airport is expected to manage an average of 1,150 flights daily, with Don Mueang, Phuket, and Chiang Mai also experiencing high volumes.
  • •The increase in flights demonstrates growing tourist confidence and the continuous recovery of the international travel market.
  • •Thailand's aviation authorities have implemented measures to manage air traffic flow and ensure safety for the increased flight volume.
  • •The Aviation Authority of Thailand has reinforced its commitment to managing air traffic efficiently and safely to support the aviation industry, economy, and tourism.

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Key Entities

Place

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️
The destination country experiencing a surge in tourism and flight volume.
China(จีน)ℹ️
The primary originating country for the highest volume of flights into Thailand.
Suvarnabhumi Airport(ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ)ℹ️
A major international airport in Bangkok anticipating a high volume of flights during Chinese New Year 2026.
Don Mueang International Airport(ท่าอากาศยานดอนเมือง)ℹ️
A significant airport in Bangkok expected to handle a large number of flights during the Chinese New Year 2026 period.
Phuket International Airport(ท่าอากาศยานภูเก็ต)ℹ️
A key airport on the island of Phuket expecting increased flight operations for Chinese New Year 2026.
Chiang Mai International Airport(ท่าอากาศยานเชียงใหม่)ℹ️
An important airport in Chiang Mai anticipated to see significant flight activity during the Chinese New Year 2026 celebrations.

Person

Mr. Surachai(นายสุรชัย)
A commentator or official providing details on aviation measures for Chinese New Year 2026.

Organization

Aeronautical Radio of Thailand(วิทยุการบินฯ)ℹ️
The organization responsible for air traffic management and ensuring operational readiness for the increased flight volume during Chinese New Year 2026.