Vietjet Thailand is preparing for the inaugural flight of its new daily Kuala Lumpur–Bangkok service on 9 October 2026, following encouraging booking performance since sales opened on 29 May 2026. The early response reinforces Vietjet Thailand’s expectation that the route will become a high-potential addition to its international network.
The new route will mark Vietjet Thailand’s first direct service to Malaysia, providing greater travel choices and supporting two-way demand between Malaysia and Thailand.
To support the route’s introduction in the Malaysian market, Vietjet Thailand held a Media & Agent Seminar in Kuala Lumpur on 6 August 2026, bringing together representative of the Royal Thai Embassy in Malaysia, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Kuala Lumpur Office, Malaysian media, travel agents, and tourism industry partners.
Mr. Pinyot Pibulsonggram, Vice President of Commercial and Customer Service of Vietjet Thailand, said “Since opening sales on 29 May 2026, we have seen encouraging booking performance for the Kuala Lumpur–Bangkok route. The early response is in line with our expectations and validates our confidence in the potential of the Malaysian market as we prepare for the inaugural flight on 9 October.
This route is an important part of Vietjet Thailand’s regional network expansion and will strengthen Bangkok’s role as a connecting point for Malaysian travelers continuing to destinations across Thailand and the region. Beyond the initial launch, our focus is on building sustainable demand in both directions by working closely with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Tourism Malaysia, travel agents, and our industry partners to drive stronger travel flows between the two countries, while delivering enjoyable journeys with friendly service, affordable fares, and memorable travel experiences under our ‘Enjoy Flying’ concept.”
Mr. Mongkol Wattaro, The Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Kuala Lumpur Office, said “Malaysia remains Thailand’s second-largest international visitor market, with nearly two million and a half Malaysian travellers visiting Thailand during the first half of 2026. This reflects the strong and longstanding tourism relationship between our two countries. TAT continues to collaborate with stakeholders across the tourism industry to stimulate year-round travel demand, encourage Malaysian visitors to explore more destinations throughout Thailand, and support the continued growth of tourism between the two markets.”
The Kuala Lumpur–Bangkok service will operate daily from 9 October 2026 with the following schedule:
Kuala Lumpur (KLIA Terminal 2) – Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport)
• Flight VZ681 departs Kuala Lumpur at 15:15 HRS and arrives in Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) at 16:30 HRS local time.
Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) – Kuala Lumpur (KLIA Terminal 2)
• Flight VZ680 departs Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) at 11:00 HRS and arrives in Kuala Lumpur at 14:10 HRS local time.
The route will be operated by Vietjet Thailand’s brand-new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, configured with 189 seats and designed to provide passengers with a modern and comfortable travel experience. The aircraft features a spacious cabin, larger overhead storage compartments, and improved operational efficiency, supporting Vietjet Thailand’s continued fleet expansion and regional network growth.
In addition to Bangkok, the new service will connect with Vietjet Thailand’s domestic and international network, allowing Malaysian passengers to continue their journeys to destinations across Thailand and key regional markets. Through Vietjet Thailand’s convenient Check-Thru service, passengers can check in at Kuala Lumpur and have their baggage transferred to their final destination, supporting smoother connections through Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.
To celebrate the opening of new route, Vietjet Thailand is offering a 100% discount on base fares for the Kuala Lumpur–Bangkok route. The promotion is available for booking from 6 to 30 August 2026, for travel between 9 October and 30 November 2026, giving passengers an attractive opportunity to experience the new daily service.
Bookings for the new Kuala Lumpur–Bangkok service are now available via www.vietjetair.com and the Vietjet Thailand mobile application. For the latest updates, promotions, and flight information, please visit www.vietjetair.com.
About Vietjet Thailand:
Established in 2014, Vietjet Thailand has been cooperating with Vietjet to extend its flight network and provide more opportunities for travelers to discover Thailand and many other countries with its hospitable and enjoyable service. With a focus on cost management ability, effective operations, and performance, the airline offers flying opportunities with cost-saving and flexible fares as well as diversified services to meet customers’ demands.
Vietjet Thailand has been awarded the ‘Best Low-Cost Airline Brand, Thailand 2025’ by Global Brand Awards 2025, and the ‘Most Passenger-Friendly Cabin Crew – 2025’ by International Finance Magazine, emphasizing its position as the ‘Airline of Hospitality’ and reinforcing its core values of Friendly & Fun, together with Safety, Punctuality, and Affordable Price. In addition, Vietjet Thailand was recognized as one of the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2025, highlighting its commitment to a positive work culture and employee satisfaction. In 2025, Vietjet Thailand also won a prestigious Kinnaree Award at the 15th Thailand Tourism Awards for its commitment to sustainable tourism, and received three awards at the TCCTA Contact Center Awards 2025 for its excellence in customer service.
Currently, Vietjet Thailand operates 12 Thailand domestic routes, including flights from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket, Krabi, Udon Thani, Hat Yai, Khon Kaen, Ubon Ratchathani, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Surat Thani, cross-regional flights including from Phuket to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. The airline is also actively expanding its international flight network to many destinations across Asia-Pacific, connecting Thailand with Japan, China, Vietnam, Taipei, Cambodia, India, South Korea and other top destinations in the region. Further information at www.vietjetair.com
