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Air France Launches New Non-Stop Service Between Phuket and Paris
Air France has inaugurated a new non-stop service
between Phuket and Paris, with the first flight departing on 28 November 2025.
The new route operates three times per week. Flights
leave Phuket every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, with return departures from
Paris-Charles de Gaulle on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
The service is operated by a Boeing 777-200 featuring
328 seats, including 28 in Business Class, 32 in Premium Economy and 268 in
Economy.
Femke Kroese, General Manager for South East Asia
& Oceania, commented:
“Introducing Phuket as our second destination in
Thailand this winter offers an exciting opportunity to enhance Air France and
KLM's connectivity in the region, making it even easier for travellers to
access this beautiful island with our new direct flight. Air France and KLM
together offer 27 weekly flights to Thailand this winter season.”
Flight schedule (local time)
AF157: departs Phuket at 11:55, arriving in
Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 19:05 the same day.
AF156: departs Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 15:45,
arriving in Phuket at 09:25 the following day.
More information and bookings are available at airfrance.co.th.
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Credit: © Air France
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