THAI launches new service to Jeddah Saudi Arabia

August 4, 2022 – THAI launches new service to Jeddah Saudi Arabia

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) holds “The Magical Journey” press conference and reception to launch its new flight services to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at THAI’s Head Office on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road in Bangkok. Presiding over the launch was Mr. Piyasvasti Amranand, THAI Chairman of the Plan Administrators. Mr. Chansin Treenuchagron, THAI Plan Administrator, Mr. Suvadhana Sibunruang, Acting THAI Chief Executive Officer, members of THAI executives and media were present as honorary guests.

Mr. Sibunruang said this occasion marked THAI’s commercial flight resumption to Saudi Arabia in 32 years. The new Bangkok-Jeddah service would further enhance bilateral relations between Saudi and Thailand while promoting economic and tourism development of both countries. It also accommodates the travel demand of pilgrims for THAI has continually operated special Hajj pilgrimage flights to Mecca and Medina since 2005.

Mr. Nond Kalinta, THAI Chief Commercial Officer, said that this route has high potential as it serves pilgrims, workers and tourists especially for those traveling from Southeast Asia to the Middle East. From 19 August 2022, THAI operates four weekly flights from Bangkok to Jeddah every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday in Royal Silk and Economy classes where passengers may experience the smooth and convenient journey.

THAI launches new service to Jeddah Saudi Arabia

From 19 August- 31 December 2022, THAI offers a total of 40 kilograms of baggage allowance for Royal Silk passengers and 35 kilograms for Economy passengers. Furthermore, Royal Orchid Plus (ROP) members who travel on this route may earn 1,000 miles per flight for Royal Silk class and 500 miles per flight for Economy class. Terms and conditions apply.

THAI inflight services combine touches of Thai in all senses including sight, taste, smell, touch, gentleness and kindness of the Thai people. Through an online reservation system, passengers are able to conveniently reserve seat(s) and check-in. Royal Silk passengers, ROP gold and platinum members may also make pre-select meals. During the flight, passengers may enjoy HAL-Q certified inflight menu prepared by THAI Catering, THAI signature Black Silk Blend drip coffee, and KanVela chocolate in Royal Silk class. In addition, THAI Royal Orchid Holidays offers exclusive tour packages in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, and other Middle East countries.

THAI launches new service to Jeddah Saudi Arabia : THAI operates four weekly flights between Bangkok-Jeddah every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from 19 August 2022 with the following schedule:

– Flight TG 503 departs from Bangkok at 18.45 hours and arrives in Jeddah at 22.40 hours (local time)

– Flight TG 504 departs from Jeddah at 00.40 hours (local time) and arrives in Bangkok at 13.10 hours

THAI launches new service to Jeddah Saudi Arabia : For further information, flight schedule, reservation and ticketing, passengers may visit thaiairways.com, THAI sales offices, and ticket agents or THAI Contact Center at tel. (+66) 2356-1111 (24 hours a day) or via email contact@service.thaiairways.com

Saudi Arabia is the only Arab country with Red Sea and Persian Gulf coastline, tourist attractions, and unique architectural sites. With a robust economy and high per capita income, international travel is popular for Saudi Arabians especially Thailand owing to culture offerings, leisure activities, shopping, and medical services. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia’s popular vacation town also known as the gate to Mecca, is home to tourist attractions such as King Fahad’s Fountain with maximum water reach over 305 metres, UNESCO world heritage ancient coral stone buildings and meticulous wooden lattice windows located in Al Balad which was Jeddah’s 1970s oil boom era trade landmark, and a majestic view of 30-kilometer Corniche (Jeddah waterfront) next to the Red Sea illuminated with light from shops, restaurants, cafés, and pavilions. Apart from its romantic surroundings, this city is the gate to Mecca, Medina and other cities in the Middle East.