On July 18, 2023, an airline from the People's Republic of China, Air Changan, opened a new direct route from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Phuket International Airport (HKT). The first flight code is 9H6029 and is operated by a Boeing B737-800, which landed at 10:30 PM Thailand time. This new route will offer three flights per week and is ground serviced by AOT Ground Aviation Services Company Limited (AOTGA). Air Changan Airlines is counted as the 65th airline customer that has been serviced at Phuket International Airport.



