In short
- Minsk–Bangkok: one scheduled flight every Sunday, Airbus A330-200 with 281 seats (18 business, 263 economy).
- Outbound leaves Minsk at 03:10 and lands at Suvarnabhumi at 17:05; the return leaves Bangkok at 19:05 and reaches Minsk at 01:50 the next day.
- Minsk–Phuket: twice weekly from 29 October 2026, adding about 2,248 inbound seats a month.
- Belarusian passport holders keep Visa on Arrival: 15 days maximum, 2,000 baht.
What to do
- 1Check the day of departure before booking: the Bangkok flight is weekly, not daily.
- 2Plan your transfer from Suvarnabhumi or Phuket airport before you book.
- 3If you travel on a Belarusian passport, check the Visa on Arrival conditions before departure.
- 4Confirm the arrival time with Belavia a few days before the flight.
What has changed?
Belavia Belarusian Airlines has replaced its charter programme with a weekly scheduled service between Minsk and Bangkok. The first scheduled flight landed at Suvarnabhumi Airport on 25 October 2026 at 17:05, welcomed by representatives of the airline, the airport and the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
The aircraft is an Airbus A330-200 with 281 seats, 18 in business and 263 in economy, and the Bangkok flight operates every Sunday. In January 2026 Belavia ran charters to U-Tapao Rayong–Pattaya International Airport and to Phuket; those services were suspended during the off-season.
What are the flight times?
The times below are local. Thailand stays on UTC+7 all year, with no daylight saving: see time in Thailand.
| Leg | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Minsk → Bangkok (Sunday) | 03:10 from Minsk | 17:05 at Suvarnabhumi |
| Bangkok → Minsk | 19:05 from Suvarnabhumi | 01:50 the next day in Minsk |
The Minsk–Phuket route starts on 29 October 2026 and runs twice a week with the same A330-200, which adds roughly 2,248 inbound seats a month.
Who is concerned?
Travellers between Belarus and Thailand, and anyone planning a winter trip to Bangkok or Phuket who now has a direct Sunday option from Minsk. Thailand recorded 32,179 visitors from Belarus in 2025, up 56.48% year on year, and 23,769 between 1 January and 24 October 2026 (+1.25%); the Tourism Authority of Thailand forecasts 30,000 to 35,000 for the full year.
Arrival works as on any other flight: see Suvarnabhumi Airport for transport into Bangkok and Phuket Airport for transfers towards the beaches.
Does anything change for visas?
No. Belarusian passport holders remain eligible for Thailand's Visa on Arrival, which allows a stay of up to 15 days and costs 2,000 baht, under the revised rules in force since 15 September. Immigration requirements on arrival are unchanged; the general framework is set out in visa and entry requirements.
Travelling soon? Plan around it
Build a day-by-day Thailand route that keeps flexible days where the weather and transport are uncertain.
FAQ
Questions
How often does the Minsk–Bangkok flight operate?
Once a week, every Sunday, with an Airbus A330-200.
When does the Phuket route start?
On 29 October 2026, twice a week with the same aircraft type.
Do Belarusian travellers need a visa?
They can use Visa on Arrival: 15 days maximum, 2,000 baht, under the rules in place since 15 September.
Sources
- TAT Newsroom · TAT welcomes Belavia’s first Minsk–Bangkok flight ahead of Phuket route launch · Oct 26, 2026Official
- The Thaiger · Belavia launches direct Minsk-Bangkok flights, Phuket next · Oct 26, 2026
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