Krabi could soon welcome more Scandinavian visitors as both Finnair and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have proposed new direct flights to the southern Thai destination, Bangkok Post reports.
According to Thailand’s Ministry of Transport, Finnair has requested slots for flights between Helsinki and Krabi, while SAS has proposed a direct route between Copenhagen and Krabi. Both airlines plan to operate two return flights per week during the 2026/27 winter season.
The proposed services were discussed following the 158th International Air Transport Association (IATA) Slot Conference, held in Bangkok. The Department of Airports (DoA) said growing airline interest reflects Krabi Airport’s increasing importance as an international gateway.
Deputy Transport Minister Phattrapong Phattraprasit said the new routes support the government’s Airport for Regional Development policy, which aims to strengthen tourism and economic growth outside Bangkok.
he ministry expects the routes to attract more visitors from Nordic countries, including Finland, Denmark and Sweden. According to officials, Scandinavian travellers are particularly valuable to the local tourism industry because they tend to stay longer and spend more during their visits.
DoA Director-General Danai Ruangsorn said airlines have requested a total of 126 international flights through Krabi Airport for the winter schedule running from 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027.
The requests include 14 airlines, with 10 scheduled international carriers and four charter operators.
Thai authorities believe expanding international air links will help boost tourism, create new business opportunities and support long-term economic growth across southern Thailand.
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