🗓️ Saturday, November 29th, 2025
📍 Thailand

🌴✈️ Air Arabia Lands in Krabi! TAT Celebrates New Sharjah–Krabi Direct Route 🎉

Saturday, November 29, 2025

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has officially welcomed Air Arabia’s brand-new direct flight connecting Sharjah, UAE to the stunning shores of Krabi! 🇹🇭❤️🇦🇪 This exciting new route is set to boost Middle Eastern tourism and support Thailand’s mission to attract high-quality global travelers. 🌍✨

🛬 A Warm Thai Welcome for the Inaugural Flight

On November 29, 2025, Krabi Airport rolled out the red carpet for the first-ever Air Arabia flight from Sharjah. The journey began on November 28 and touched down in Krabi the next morning—bringing travelers one step closer to Thailand’s tropical paradise. 🌞🏝️

This route will offer an impressive 5,220 extra seats per month, helping more visitors discover Krabi’s turquoise waters, lush islands, and world-class wellness retreats. 💆‍♀️🌿

The welcome ceremony was attended by:

👩‍💼 Sasithorn Kittidhrakul – Deputy Minister of the Interior
👨‍💼 Angkul Seelatewakul – Governor of Krabi
🌐 TAT representatives

The new flight supports TAT’s Airline Focus Strategy, targeting travelers from the Middle East—known for luxury travel, long stays, and strong spending power. 💸✨

🌍 The Middle Eastern Market: Growing Fast & Going Strong

The Middle East is one of Thailand’s hottest tourism markets. With GCC travelers (from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain & Oman) seeking premium experiences, Thailand is a perfect match. 🌙🌴

From January–November 2025, Thailand welcomed:

🧳 728,340 Middle Eastern visitors
🗓️ Average stay: 10 days
💰 Average spend: 100,000 THB per trip

With this new flight, TAT expects Middle Eastern arrivals to reach 850,000 visitors by year-end. 📈✨

💼 A Boost for Krabi’s Local Economy

The Sharjah–Krabi route doesn’t just bring more flights—it brings more opportunities. 🌟

Local businesses set to benefit include:

🏨 Hotels & resorts
🍽️ Restaurants & cafes
💆 Wellness & spa services
🏄 Sports & adventure tourism

This supports TAT’s “Value Over Volume” strategy, focusing on sustainable, high-quality tourism that enriches local communities. 🤝🌱

🌱 Supporting Thailand’s BCG Sustainability Strategy

The new route also aligns with Thailand’s BCG (Bio-Circular-Green) economic model, which promotes eco-friendly tourism, local development, and long-term sustainability. 🌿♻️

This expansion reflects global confidence in Thailand’s tourism infrastructure and its commitment to becoming a world-leading premium travel destination. ✨🏆

🌐 In Summary