Vietjet Thailand is officially expanding its regional footprint into Malaysia with the launch of its inaugural direct flight between Kuala Lumpur (KLIA Terminal 2) and Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) on 9 October 2026.
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| Mr. Pinyot Pibulsonggram, Vice President of Commercial and Customer Service, Vietjet Thailand (4th from left), together with Mr. Mongkol Wattaro, Director, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Kuala Lumpur Office (3rd from left), Mr. Richard Lim, Sales and Marketing Manager, TAT Kuala Lumpur Office (1st from left), Mr. Thorne Thaenrattanawichit, First Secretary, Royal Thai Embassy, Kuala Lumpur (2nd from left), Mr. Bhubet Kittiyanpanya, Deputy Head of Commercial Department, Vietjet Thailand (5th from left), and Ms. Le Thi My Hanh, International Sales Manager, Vietjet (6th from left), attended the Vietjet Thailand Media; Agent Seminar in Kuala Lumpur to promote the airline’s new daily Kuala Lumpur–Bangkok service, which will commence on 9 October 2026 |
Following early ticket sales opened on 29 May 2026, strong advance booking performance has confirmed high demand for this new daily service, making it a key addition to the airline’s international network.
Strategic Regional Expansion & Tourism Support
To mark the introduction of the route, Vietjet Thailand hosted a Media & Agent Seminar in Kuala Lumpur on 6 August 2026. The event brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from the Royal Thai Embassy in Malaysia, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Kuala Lumpur Office, travel agents, and media partners.
"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." — Mr. Pinyot Pibulsonggram, Vice President of Commercial and Customer Service, Vietjet Thailand
He added that beyond the launch, the airline's focus remains on building sustainable two-way demand alongside TAT, Tourism Malaysia, and trade partners while offering affordable fares under the airline's 'Enjoy Flying' concept.
"Malaysia remains Thailand’s second-largest international visitor market, with more than 2.4 million Malaysian travellers visiting Thailand during the first half of 2026. This reflects the strong and longstanding tourism relationship between our two countries." — Mr. Mongkol Wattaro, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Kuala Lumpur Office
Flight Schedule & Fleet Details
The new daily service will be operated using Vietjet Thailand’s brand-new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, featuring a 189-seat single-class configuration, larger overhead storage, enhanced cabin comfort, and higher operational efficiency.
K u a l a L u m p u r ( K L I A T e r m i n a l 2 ) – B a n g k o k ( S u v a r n a b h u m i A i r p o r t ) Flight VZ681 departs Kuala Lumpur at 15:15 HRS and arrives in Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) at 16:30 HRS local time.
B a n g k o k ( S u v a r n a b h u m i A i r p o r t ) – K u a l a L u m p u r ( K L I A T e r m i n a l 2 ) Flight VZ680 departs Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) at 11:00 HRS and arrives in Kuala Lumpur at 14:10 HRS local time.
Connecting Travel Across Thailand & Beyond
Passengers flying from Kuala Lumpur can take advantage of Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport as a connecting hub to access Vietjet Thailand’s broader domestic and international network.
With Vietjet Thailand’s Check-Thru service, passengers checking in at Kuala Lumpur can have their luggage transferred directly to their final destination for a seamless transfer experience.
Special Inaugural Promotion: 100% Base Fare Discount
To celebrate the route launch, Vietjet Thailand is offering a 100% discount on base fares for the Kuala Lumpur–Bangkok route.
Booking Period: 6 August – 30 August 2026
Travel Period: 9 October – 30 November 2026
How to Book & Contact Information
Flight tickets can be booked directly via the official website at www.vietjetair.com or through the Vietjet Thailand mobile application.
For local sales enquiries and trade support, contact the representative office in Malaysia:
Office: THAI VIETJET Sales & Marketing Office c/o AVIAREPS Malaysia
Address: Suite 1604, Level 16, Wisma Chuang, 34 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Telephone: +603 2148 8033
Email: Thaivietjet.Kul@aviareps.com
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