Krabi International Airport is attracting growing interest from international airlines, with new routes from Finland and Scandinavia expected to strengthen tourism and support local development, the Ministry of Transport says.
The Department of Airports (DoA) recently presented development plans and expansion potential for Krabi Airport, Surat Thani Airport and others at a conference.
Following the conference, 16 airlines sought meetings with the DoA to discuss slot allocations and schedule changes at Krabi Airport.
Two new carriers have requested slots for direct services to Krabi. Finnair plans to operate flights between Helsinki and Krabi, while Scandinavian Airlines has proposed services between Copenhagen, Denmark and Krabi.
The planned routes would help attract high-spending visitors from Nordic countries, including Finland, Sweden and Denmark.
These travellers typically stay longer and show strong interest in wellness tourism, reinforcing Krabi's position as a leading destination for Scandinavian visitors.
The DoA said airlines have sought a total of 126 international flights for the 2026/27 winter schedule, running from Oct 25, 2026 to March 27, 2027.
