The French airline Air France is further expanding its route network to Asia. Starting November 27, 2025, a new non-stop service will be launched between Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport and the Thai island of Phuket. This addition to the 2025/2026 winter schedule follows the recent launch of a route to Manila and underscores the strategic importance of the Asian market for Air France.
The new route will operate three times a week. Flight AF156 departs Paris at 15:50 p.m. on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays and arrives in Phuket the following day at 9:25 a.m. (local time). The return flights, numbered AF157, depart Phuket at 11:50 a.m. on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays and arrive in the French capital at 19:10 p.m. Air France operates the flights using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, known for their long-haul capabilities.
By adding Phuket to its flight schedule, Air France is responding to the continued high demand for destinations in Asia. In the coming winter season, the airline will fly to a total of eleven destinations in this important region. In addition to Phuket, these include established metropolises such as Bangkok, Beijing, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Manila, Osaka, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo-Haneda. The island of Phuket, located in the Andaman Sea, is known for its beaches, clear waters, and diverse landscapes, thus attracting a wide range of travelers.
The establishment of this new flight connection is still subject to final approval by the relevant authorities. However, travelers and tour operators are already pleased with the additional option for direct flights to Southeast Asia, which will significantly improve accessibility to the popular holiday island.
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