Direct flights from Phuket to India from GoAir.

India budget carrier GoAir is launching its overseas operations with flights from Mumbai to Male in the Maldives as well as Phuket. The airline, owned by the Wadia Group, has been waiting for the delivery of its new generation Airbus 320 Neo planes before starting the overseas legs.

GoAir says it will start flights to Phuket in October. It’s the fifth largest airline in India and the GoAir flights will be the first direct Phuket to India flights available.

Nearby India remains one of the strongest growth markets for Phuket tourism, and the sheer size and scale clearly provide a sustainable opportunity.

Located just over 3,000 kilometers from Mumbai, flying time will be under four hours.