Thai AirAsia is joining the countdown to the Udon Thani World Horticultural Expo 2026. To make travel seamless for visitors, the airline is ramping up flight frequencies and expanding options across its network, connecting travellers directly from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Udon Thani with up to 6 daily flights, Chiang Mai with 4 weekly flights (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun), and Phuket with 4 weekly flights (Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat). On top of direct connections, AirAsia offers convenient Fly-Thru options via Don Mueang to 7 key destinations: Krabi, Surat Thani, Singapore, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Tokyo—reaffirming its position as the ultimate, most reliable network operator with top-tier on-time performance.
Mr.Phairat Pornpathananangoon, Chief Executive Officer of Thai AirAsia, said AirAsia has grown alongside the warm support of the Udon Thani community for years. As Udon Thani takes center stage hosting the World Horticultural Expo 2026, we’re thrilled to step in as an official sponsor and showcase our custom corporate garden themed ‘Connecting Life, Sustaining the Skies.’ Featuring a specially painted model aircraft as the centerpiece throughout the 4.5-month event, our garden reflects our commitment to connecting diverse lives, cultures, and sustainable growth.
“During the Expo, AirAsia is dedicated to flying in both local and international travelers to explore Udon Thani, boosting local tourism and economy. We’ve added direct routes from Bangkok, regional cross-country connections from Chiang Mai and Phuket, plus seamless international connections to Udon Thani. We anticipate a load factor exceeding 85% throughout the event. With our affordable fares, broad network, world-class service standards, and trusted punctuality” added Phairat.
To celebrate, Thai AirAsia is rolling out special deals up to 30% Off Direct Flights: Enjoy savings on all direct flights to Udon Thani! Book today through 18 October 2026 via www.airasia.com or the AirAsia MOVE app, for travel between now and 31 March 2027. Group Special (“Fly to Udon, Save as a Squad”): Get up to 20% off group bookings of 5 or more passengers! Bookable today through 15 March 2027, covering the entire event period, for travel from now until 31 March 2027. Pre-Book Food Perks: Pre-book fan-favorite in-flight meals like ML.Noi Thai Basil Chicken with Rice or SEE FAH’s Signature Braised Chicken in Brown Sauce”and get 15% off! For group inquiries and bookings, contact [email protected] or your nearest travel agency.
The Udon Thani World Horticultural Expo 2026 runs from 1 November 2026 to 14 March 2027 at Nong Dae Wetland (just 15 minutes from Udon Thani Airport). The AirAsia Garden highlights a specially designed livery model aircraft that weaves together stories of local waterways, flora, people, and iconic Udon Thani landmarks—such as the Ban Chiang Archaeological Site and the Red Lotus Lake—intertwined with the airline’s sustainability roadmap to welcome all visitors.
