Flight comparison
Phuket International (HKT) handles 300+ daily flights from 9 direct Asian hubs and 1-stop access from 60+ international cities. Here’s every route worth knowing — durations, airlines, typical fares, and when to book each.
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| From | IATA | Duration | Stops | Price band | Find flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) | BKK → HKT | 1h 30m | Direct | $30–90 (~1,100–3,200 THB) | Check price → |
| Bangkok (Don Mueang) | DMK → HKT | 1h 30m | Direct | $25–75 (~900–2,700 THB) | Check price → |
| Chiang Mai | CNX → HKT | 2h 5m | Direct (some via BKK) | $40–110 (~1,400–3,900 THB) | Check price → |
| Koh Samui | USM → HKT | 55m | Direct | $90–180 (~3,200–6,400 THB) | Check price → |
| Singapore (Changi) | SIN → HKT | 1h 50m | Direct | $80–200 (~2,800–7,100 THB) | Check price → |
| Kuala Lumpur | KUL → HKT | 1h 35m | Direct | $60–150 (~2,100–5,300 THB) | Check price → |
| Hong Kong | HKG → HKT | 3h 30m | Direct | $250–500 (~8,800–17,700 THB) | Check price → |
| Seoul (Incheon) | ICN → HKT | 6h 5m | Direct | $400–800 (~14,200–28,300 THB) | Check price → |
| Dubai | DXB → HKT | 6h 30m | Direct | $400–900 (~14,200–31,900 THB) | Check price → |
| Los Angeles | LAX → HKT | 21–26h | 1–2 stops (via BKK / HKG / SIN) | $700–1,500 (~24,800–53,100 THB) | Check price → |
| New York (JFK) | JFK → HKT | 22–28h | 1–2 stops (via DOH / DXB / BKK) | $900–1,800 (~31,900–63,700 THB) | Check price → |
| San Francisco | SFO → HKT | 22–26h | 1–2 stops (via BKK / HKG / SIN / TPE) | $800–1,500 (~28,300–53,100 THB) | Check price → |
| London (Heathrow) | LHR → HKT | 14–18h | 1 stop (via DOH / DXB / SIN / BKK) | $600–1,300 (~21,200–46,000 THB) | Check price → |
| Amsterdam (Schiphol) | AMS → HKT | 14–17h | 1 stop (via BKK / DOH / DXB) | €550–1,100 (~19,400–39,000 THB) | Check price → |
Price bands are planning guidance, not live quotes. Confirm the same itinerary, baggage and final payable total before booking.
Duration
1h 30m
Frequency
30+ daily
Typical price
$30–90 (~1,100–3,200 THB)
Most popular route. Thai VietJet + AirAsia (DMK) cheapest; Bangkok Airways often best for connections.
Find flights Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) → Phuket →Duration
1h 30m
Frequency
20+ daily
Typical price
$25–75 (~900–2,700 THB)
Budget terminal. Almost always cheaper than Suvarnabhumi but less convenient if connecting from international.
Find flights Bangkok (Don Mueang) → Phuket →Duration
2h 5m
Frequency
8–10 daily
Typical price
$40–110 (~1,400–3,900 THB)
Direct flights only ~3x daily — most are 1-stop via Bangkok. Book direct option early to avoid 4–5 hour total journey.
Find flights Chiang Mai → Phuket →Duration
55m
Frequency
1–2 daily
Typical price
$90–180 (~3,200–6,400 THB)
Bangkok Airways monopoly route — expensive but the only direct option. Alternative: ferry + bus via Surat Thani (10+ hours).
Find flights Koh Samui → Phuket →Duration
1h 50m
Frequency
5–7 daily
Typical price
$80–200 (~2,800–7,100 THB)
Scoot + Jetstar are budget; Singapore Airlines is full-service with checked bags included. Strong route — easy to find $80 fares mid-week.
Find flights Singapore (Changi) → Phuket →Duration
1h 35m
Frequency
4–5 daily
Typical price
$60–150 (~2,100–5,300 THB)
AirAsia's home turf — frequently $60 round-trip in low season. Good way to combine KL + Phuket on one trip.
Find flights Kuala Lumpur → Phuket →Duration
3h 30m
Frequency
1–2 daily
Typical price
$250–500 (~8,800–17,700 THB)
HK Express budget option roughly half of Cathay's price but less reliable in monsoon season.
Find flights Hong Kong → Phuket →Duration
6h 5m
Frequency
1–2 daily
Typical price
$400–800 (~14,200–28,300 THB)
Direct flights are seasonal — many become 1-stop via BKK in shoulder seasons. Check schedules before booking.
Find flights Seoul (Incheon) → Phuket →Duration
6h 30m
Frequency
1 daily
Typical price
$400–900 (~14,200–31,900 THB)
Emirates daily direct — strong onward connections from Europe make this a popular stopover route.
Find flights Dubai → Phuket →Duration
21–26h
Frequency
Multiple daily via connections
Typical price
$700–1,500 (~24,800–53,100 THB)
Cheapest 1-stop is usually via Taipei (TPE) on EVA Air. BKK connections add 4–5 hours but often cheapest.
Find flights Los Angeles → Phuket →Duration
22–28h
Frequency
Multiple daily via connections
Typical price
$900–1,800 (~31,900–63,700 THB)
Qatar via Doha consistently cheapest from NYC; Emirates via Dubai best for premium. Expect 1 stop minimum.
Find flights New York (JFK) → Phuket →Duration
22–26h
Frequency
Multiple daily via connections
Typical price
$800–1,500 (~28,300–53,100 THB)
EVA Air via Taipei popular and often cheapest. Singapore Airlines via SIN best service.
Find flights San Francisco → Phuket →Duration
14–18h
Frequency
Multiple daily via connections
Typical price
$600–1,300 (~21,200–46,000 THB)
Qatar via Doha consistently cheapest year-round. Avoid layovers in Dubai during summer (extreme heat in transit terminal walks).
Find flights London (Heathrow) → Phuket →Duration
14–17h
Frequency
Multiple daily via connections
Typical price
€550–1,100 (~19,400–39,000 THB)
KLM via Bangkok partners with Thai Airways — total journey ~16h. Qatar via Doha often cheapest in low season.
Find flights Amsterdam (Schiphol) → Phuket →HKT sits at the north end of the island. Transfer times: Mai Khao Beach 10–20 min · Bang Tao 25–35 min · Patong 45–60 min · Karon/Kata 60–75 min · Phuket Old Town 35–45 min. Metered taxi to Patong is around 600–900 THB, pre-paid coupon taxi at the airport ~1,000 THB.
International (T1) and domestic (T2) terminals are connected. Free shuttles every 5–10 min. Allow 90 min minimum for international connections at HKT — luggage transfer between terminals adds time.
AIS, True and DTAC kiosks in arrivals. Average tourist SIM: 200–400 THB for 7 days unlimited. Or pre-buy an eSIM before you fly to skip the kiosk queue.
Thai customs allowance: 1L alcohol, 200 cigarettes, plus personal effects. Drone import requires Thai CAAT registration before arrival. Vape/e-cigarettes are illegal — do not bring.
Plan the rest of your Phuket trip:
There is no reliably cheapest month. Search flexible dates around your trip and compare the same fare class, baggage, connection and change conditions. Holiday and school-break demand can materially change the final total.
Direct flights from Bangkok (BKK or DMK) take 1h 30m. There are 30+ daily flights from BKK and 20+ from DMK across Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, AirAsia, Thai VietJet, Nok Air and Thai Lion Air. Total journey time including airport check-in and transfer to your Phuket hotel is typically 4–5 hours.
No — there are no non-stop flights from any US city to Phuket. All routes have at least one stop, typically in Bangkok (BKK), Hong Kong (HKG), Singapore (SIN), Taipei (TPE), Doha (DOH), or Dubai (DXB). Most LAX/SFO travelers connect via Taipei (EVA Air) or Hong Kong; JFK travelers usually connect via Doha (Qatar) or Dubai (Emirates).
No — Phuket International Airport sits at the north end of the island; Patong is a 45–60 minute drive south. Karon and Kata are 60–75 minutes. Mai Khao Beach hotels are the closest to the airport (10–20 minutes). Budget for a 600–1,200 THB metered taxi or pre-book an airport transfer through your hotel for fixed pricing.
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