Bulgarian airline GullivAir launches weekly Sofia–Phuket winter flights

10 November 2026 · 50-word read

In 50 words

Bulgarian airline GullivAir began weekly direct Sofia–Phuket flights for the 2026/2027 winter season. The first service landed at Phuket International Airport on 6 Nov with 218 passengers, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said. Flights leave Sofia on Thursdays and return from Phuket on Sundays.

Why it matters

TAT called the Balkans an important growth market for Thailand. It counted 97,655 visitors from the region from 1 Jan to 31 Oct, up 5.42% on the same period last year.

What's next

TAT said GullivAir also plans a route to Bangkok, but the source gives no date.

Key dates

2 NovA familiarisation trip for 12 Romanian travel operators to Krabi, Phuket and Phang Nga begins; it runs to 10 Nov.
5 NovThe first GullivAir flight leaves Sofia at 16:20 local time.
6 NovThe flight lands in Phuket with 218 passengers and is greeted by a TAT delegation.

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