On Sunday, local airlines have officially launched daily direct flights between the Phuket island and Hat Yai city. Air travel takes 1,5 hours by ATR72-500/600 plane with 70 seats.
The company anticipates the potential of Phuket and Hat Yai as prominent places for leisure and business, according to the president of Bangkok Airways. Phuket is also recognized as one of the most famous tourist islands in terms of attractions, visited by millions of tourists from all over the world. Hat Yai is a large commercial city in Southern Thailand and gateway to Malaysia and Singapore. It is planned that the introduction will promote the growth of tourism and economy due to travel convenience and simplicity.
Departure from Phuket at 07:25, and from Hat Yai – at 09:10.
Bangkok Airways offer several flights between Phuket and popular places all over Thailand, such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Samui and U-Tapao (Pattaya).