Thai AirAsia back flying to Colombo
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AirAsia Thailand (FD) celebrated its inaugural flight, Sunday, flying from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka.
Operating the direct flight four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) the low-cost airline uses an A320 on the route with 180 seats.
FD140 de departs Bangkok Don Mueng Airport (DMK) and 1945 and arrives in Colombo at 2200. FD141 departs Colombo at 2300 and arrives in DMK at 04005 on the following morning.
Booking website Kayak quotes a one-way Bangkok (DMK)-Colombo (CMB) on AirAsia at USD107. Roundtrip fares between the two cities average USD470 based on prices quoted by Thai Airways International and SriLankan flying between Bangkok (BKK) and Colombo (CMB) is more than double AirAsia’s roundtrip fares (DMK-CMB).
Sri Lanka is a major destination for Buddhist faithful from across the globe as it is home to numerous well-known religious locations, many registered as World Heritage Sites, the best known of which is the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in the city of Kandy.
Other attractions include the forest-enveloped Sigiriya, often called the Machu Picchu of Asia due to its remote location. For other leisure seekers, Sri Lanka offers pristine nature experiences along the train route from Kandy to Ella, considered one of the most scenic train rides worldwide as it carves through valleys and tea fields. Tourists are usually drawn to the Ceylon tea plantation to learn about the process and enjoy a cuppa. Dimah is the most famous tea brand and offers tours with a tasting session at the plantation’s estate in the hill country of Nuwara Eliya.
Marking the resumption of the route post-pandemic, AirAsia offers a promotional fare from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Colombo, Sri Lanka, pegged a THB2,990 one-way (USD85). Bookings are open until 16 July 2023 for travel from 9 July to 28 October 2023 via the AirAsia Superapp.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the frequency of the direct flights from Bangkok to Colombo?
What is the frequency of the direct flights from Bangkok to Colombo?
Thai AirAsia operates direct flights four times a week. These flights are scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, offering regular service between the two cities.
Q.How do AirAsia's fares compare to other airlines flying this route?
How do AirAsia's fares compare to other airlines flying this route?
AirAsia's one-way fare from Bangkok to Colombo is USD107. Their roundtrip fares are less than half the average USD470 charged by Thai Airways International and SriLankan for flights between Bangkok and Colombo.
Q.What is the promotional fare offered by AirAsia and its booking window?
What is the promotional fare offered by AirAsia and its booking window?
AirAsia is offering a promotional one-way fare of THB2,990 (USD85) for the route. Bookings for this fare are open until 16 July 2023, for travel between 9 July and 28 October 2023.
Q.What type of aircraft is used for the Bangkok to Colombo route?
What type of aircraft is used for the Bangkok to Colombo route?
The low-cost airline utilises an A320 aircraft for this route. This plane is configured with 180 seats, providing capacity for passengers on the direct flights.
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