TEHRAN (Tasnim) � Thai AirAsia X has officially started direct flights to the Iranian capital Tehran, a senior official with the airline said.





An inaugural flight, serviced by an Airbus A330-300, was launched directly between Tehran and Bangkok on June 22, Nadda Buransiri, CEO of Thai AirAsia X, said, Newswit website reported.

The flight was operated between Tehran�s Imam Khomeini International Airport and Bangkok�s Don Mueang International Airport.

Thai AirAsia X now flies to Tehran 3 times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

It is a joint venture of Malaysian long haul low-fare airline AirAsia X.

By Tasnim News Agency