Ezy Airlines to Launch Inaugural Hat Yai–Betong Flight on 27 June

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Ezy Airlines, a new regional carrier under M-Landarch Co., Ltd., will launch its inaugural scheduled flight between Hat Yai and Betong on Friday, 27 June 2025. The route marks a significant step in improving connectivity to Thailand’s deep south and revitalising operations at Betong International Airport.

Mr. Thani Tharapak, Managing Director of M-Landarch, announced that after identifying a surge in tourist interest and growing travel demand among local residents, the company decided to introduce a regular flight route to serve the area. The airline recently received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, paving the way for its first scheduled service.

The new route, just 152 kilometres in length, is Thailand’s shortest domestic flight and will initially operate three times a week, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The maiden flight, designated EZT111, will depart from Hat Yai International Airport and land at Betong International Airport, a facility that had remained underused despite its modern infrastructure.

Ezy Airlines operates using the Cessna Grand Caravan, a 12-seat aircraft suitable for short-haul regional flights. Flight time is approximately 60 minutes, significantly reducing the current four-hour road journey, which winds through mountainous terrain and more than 1,000 curves across a 250-kilometre route.

The airline is positioning Hat Yai as its operational hub, offering both scheduled services and chartered flights across southern Thailand. The Hat Yai–Betong route aims to support not only local residents and tourists but also government personnel and business travellers operating in the southern border provinces.

Ticket prices start at 3,100 baht (excluding VAT) for the general public. Residents of Yala province can register via the official Ezy Airlines Line account to receive special local rates. Bookings can now be made through the official website at www.ezyairlines.com or via the Line Official Account @EzyAirlines.

This new air link is seen as a milestone in promoting economic growth, boosting tourism and enhancing transport options in one of Thailand’s most remote regions.

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-06-27