Thai Airways' winter 2026/27 schedule adds flights on three Indian routes to Bangkok: Kolkata goes from daily to 10 flights a week from 3 November, Bengaluru follows on 16 November and Hyderabad on 18 November, and a seasonal daily Gaya service starts on 25 October. Explera DMC Thailand explains what that means for India groups.
Explera handles ground arrangements as a Thailand DMC for travel agents. Its Thai company, Explera DMC Co., Ltd., holds TAT licence 14/05119, the Tourism Business Licence issued by the Department of Tourism, and the group is IATA TIDS-registered (96215733) and a member of ASTA (900408341). Write to b2b@explera.co.th.
What is in the winter schedule?
The airline's winter timetable runs from 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027 and covers 66 domestic and international routes, with 998 flights a week in total, according to the schedule reported by TTR Weekly and The Nation.
Which Indian routes gain flights?
Kolkata rises from daily to 10 flights a week from 3 November 2026. Bengaluru rises from daily to 11 a week from 16 November, and Hyderabad from daily to 10 a week from 18 November. Bangkok–Gaya, the gateway for Bodh Gaya, runs daily as a seasonal service from 25 October. Early press reports gave slightly different start dates, so confirm the operating date with Thai Airways before ticketing.
Why does this matter for groups?
Our briefing on the India capacity squeeze explained that seats, not hotels, were holding back India programmes this year. More frequencies give a group more departure days to choose from, which makes it easier to keep everyone on one flight. Our India market page covers how we handle Indian groups.
How can a Thailand DMC help?
Airport meet-and-greet timed to the new flights, coaches for groups, hotels and onward sightseeing: a Thailand DMC can put all of it together. Our transport team handles transfers, and every other service is on our Thailand DMC services page.
Next steps
Check fares and seats with the airline or your consolidator, then send the flight numbers, the group size and the travel dates to your Thailand DMC through our contact page.
Sources
- TTR Weekly: THAI announces Winter Flight Schedule 2026/2027
- The Nation: Thai Airways sets 66-route winter schedule for peak season
- AeroRoutes: THAI NW26 Service Expansion – 07JUL26
- AeroRoutes: THAI NW26 International Service Changes – 26AUG26
Frequently asked questions
When does Kolkata get more Thai Airways flights?
From 3 November 2026, rising from daily to 10 flights a week.
What changes on the Hyderabad and Bengaluru routes?
Bengaluru goes from daily to 11 flights a week from 16 November 2026, and Hyderabad from daily to 10 a week from 18 November 2026.
Does Thai Airways fly to Gaya this winter?
Yes, a seasonal daily service from 25 October 2026.
How long does the winter schedule run?
From 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027, across 66 routes.
