Bangkok: Airports of Thailand (AOT) has reported significant growth in its operations for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025, spanning from October 2024 to June 2025, marked by a rise in passenger volume, flights, and revenue. This growth is part of AOT’s ongoing efforts to elevate its facilities to a world-class standard. Ms. Paweena Jariyathitipong, Acting Director-General of AOT, revealed that air traffic at AOT’s six airports totaled 602,195 flights, reflecting a 9.79 percent increase from the previous year. This traffic included 341,523 international flights and 260,672 domestic flights, accommodating a total of 97.24 million passengers-a 7.87 percent increase-with international passengers numbering 59.48 million and domestic passengers at 37.76 million.
According to Thai News Agency, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) was recently recognized among the top 10 airports for air connectivity in 2024 by the Airports Council of Thailand Asia Pacific and Middle East Region. This accolade underscores the confidence travelers place in AOT airports, particularly for their safety, service, and infrastructure readiness, contributing to the steady increase in passenger numbers. The surge in flights and passengers has bolstered AOT’s total aviation revenue for the period, which reached 25,645.27 million baht-a 10.22% rise from the previous year. Overall revenue amounted to 52,324.21 million baht, with net profits standing at 14,262.37 million baht.
Interest from airlines to expand their flight networks through AOT airports remains robust. The 2025 Winter Schedule anticipates seven new airlines, including United Airlines and Air France, to operate in Thailand. Additionally, 11 new routes have been introduced, connecting major and regional airports, such as United Airlines’ Los Angeles to Suvarnabhumi route and Air France’s Paris to Suvarnabhumi route.
AOT is also investing in projects to support this network expansion. The Incentive Scheme for airlines launching new routes has been extended by three years, offering a 50% discount on flights starting November 1, 2025. Additionally, the Marketing Fund provides a 300 baht marketing budget per passenger to encourage international flights to the Royal Thai Air Force Base. The “FAM Trip” initiative, which introduces foreign airline representatives to local tourism, aims to boost the potential of airports like Songkhla and Chiang Rai.
Looking ahead, AOT plans to explore additional revenue streams, focusing on non-aeronautical revenue. Opportunities for investments around the six airports include businesses like hotels, logistics hubs, and electric vehicle repair centers. Furthermore, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is introducing service fees for its electrical and air conditioning systems, aligning with its efforts to reduce energy consumption and emissions while enhancing revenue efficiency.
Ms. Paweena emphasized that AOT’s performance in the first nine months of fiscal year 2025 reflects its ongoing growth in flights, passengers, and revenue. The organization remains committed to developing its services to support the future influx of tourists to Thailand and achieve its vision of becoming a regional aviation hub, ready to sustain the growth of the global aviation industry.