Sichuan Airlines (flight code: 3U) has announced the launch of two new international routes connecting Xi'an with Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand. This expansion brings the airline's international network from Xi'an to six routes, now covering Chiang Mai, Yangon, Mandalay, Osaka, plus the newly added Bangkok and Phuket destinations, providing enhanced travel and business connectivity.
The newly launched Xi'an-Bangkok route (3U8641/42) will operate regularly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Flight details are as follows:
- Outbound: Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, flight 3U8641 departs Xi'an Xianyang International Airport at 10:10 AM and arrives at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport at 1:50 PM.
- Return: On the same days, flight 3U8642 departs Bangkok at 3:15 PM and arrives in Xi'an at 7:35 PM (all times in Beijing Time).
For the Phuket route (3U8575/76), flights will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays:
- Outbound: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, flight 3U8575 departs Xi'an at 10:10 AM and arrives at Phuket International Airport (HKT) at 12:35 PM.
- Return: Flight 3U8576 departs Phuket at 1:35 PM and arrives in Xi'an at 7:35 PM (Beijing Time).
These new routes are expected to strengthen Xi'an's position as a key transportation hub in northwest China while boosting tourism and business exchanges between Sichuan province and Thailand. With increasing numbers of tourists and business travelers, Xi'an is poised to benefit from new economic and cultural exchange opportunities.
Sichuan Airlines remains committed to expanding its international network, offering travelers more options and contributing to regional economic development. Whether exploring Thailand's vibrant destinations or pursuing business opportunities, these new routes from Xi'an provide efficient and convenient travel solutions.
