Indian travelers can now look forward to new direct connectivity from Bengaluru to Phuket, Thailand, starting October 2025. Akasa Air’s introduction of daily non-stop flights marks a key leap for South Asia’s tourism ties with Southeast Asia. The move comes as Indian outbound travel surges, with simplified visa processes and rising interest in short-haul Asian getaways making places like Phuket, Malaysia, and Indonesia increasingly popular. Expect more airlines and routes to follow suit as the region’s tourism boom picks up pace.