Sunan Shuofang International Airport. [Photo/WeChat account: xinwu_wx]

Wuxi has opened a direct passenger route linking Sunan Shuofang International Airport with Udon Thani, Thailand, marking the first scheduled nonstop connection between the two destinations and boosting tourism and economic exchanges.

Situated in the heart of Thailand's northeastern Isan region near the Lao border, Udon Thani is an emerging travel destination. The city is home to the scenic Red Lotus Lake, where vast stretches of pink lotus flowers bloom seasonally, as well as rich historical heritage that appeals to cultural explorers, photographers, and slow travelers.

Thanks to the nearby First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, travelers can reach Vientiane in about 1.5 hours from Udon Thani. Udon Thani Airport also offers frequent one-hour connections to Bangkok.

Sunan Shuofang International Airport. [Photo/WeChat account: xinwu_wx]

The new Wuxi-Udon Thani route is operated by Thai VietJet Air with one flight per week. The outbound service, flight VZ3687, departs Wuxi every Saturday at 17:05 and arrives in Udon Thani at 19:50. The return flight, VZ3686, leaves Udon Thani at 11:35 and lands in Wuxi at 16:05.

Sunan Shuofang International Airport. [Photo/WeChat account: xinwu_wx]

With the new route, Sunan Shuofang International Airport now operates 12 international passenger routes, connecting Wuxi with destinations including Seoul, Jeju Island, Singapore, Bangkok, Nha Trang, Sihanoukville, Vientiane, Kuala Lumpur, and Udon Thani.