Getting Here
By Air ✈️
Phuket International Airport, Thailand’s third largest and an international hub, connects directly with 63 airports worldwide spanning 60 cities across 24 countries. Additionally, the airport hosts 9 domestic flight routes within Thailand.
Below is the list of destinations with direct flights to Phuket International Airport (HKT), arranged alphabetically, along with the airlines that operate these routes and their respective websites:
Please note that airlines may change their routes and frequencies, so it’s advisable to check with airlines directly or visit Phuket International Airport’s official website for the most up-to-date information on flights.
Asia
| City Pairings (Airport Code) | Airports | Airlines | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| HKT-ALA (Almaty) | Almaty International Airport (ALA) | Air Astana | Air Astana |
| HKT-BLR (Bengaluru) | Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) | IndiGo | IndiGo |
| HKT-DMK, HKT-BKK (Bangkok) | Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Thai Airways | Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Thai Airways |
| HKT-CSX, HKT-CKG (Changsha) | Huanghua International Airport (CSX), Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) | Sichuan Airlines, Chongqing Airlines | Sichuan Airlines, Chongqing Airlines |
| HKT-CNX (Chiang Mai) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Thai Vietjet Air | Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Thai Vietjet Air |
| HKT-CEI (Chiang Rai) | Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) | Thai Vietjet Air | Thai Vietjet Air |
| HKT-DEL (Delhi) | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) | IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet | IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet |
| HKT-DPS (Denpasar) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) | Indonesia AirAsia | Indonesia AirAsia |
| HKT-CGK (Jakarta) | Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) | Indonesia AirAsia | Indonesia AirAsia |
| HKT-KHI (Karachi) | Jinnah International Airport (KHI) | Airblue | Airblue |
| HKT-KKC (Khon Kaen) | Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) | Bangkok Airways | Bangkok Airways |
| HKT-KUL (Kuala Lumpur) | Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) | AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines | AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines |
| HKT-KMG (Kunming) | Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) | Kunming Airlines, China Eastern Airlines | Kunming Airlines, China Eastern Airlines |
| HKT-PEN (Penang) | Penang International Airport (PEN) | Firefly | Firefly |
| HKT-UTH (Udon Thani) | Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) | Thai AirAsia | Thai AirAsia |
| HKT-UBN (Ulaanbaatar) | Chinggis Khaan International Airport (ULN) | MIAT Mongolian Airlines | MIAT Mongolian Airlines |
| HKT-XIY (Xi’an) | Xi’an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) | China Eastern Airlines, Air Changan | China Eastern Airlines, Air Changan |
| HKT-RGN (Yangon) | Yangon International Airport (RGN) | Myanmar Airways International | Myanmar Airways International |
| HKT-SGN (Ho Chi Minh City) | Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) | VietJet Air | VietJet Air |
Europe
| City Pairings (Airport Code) | Airports | Airlines | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| HKT-FRA (Frankfurt) | Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) | Condor | Condor |
| HKT-HEL (Helsinki) | Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) | Finnair | Finnair |
| HKT-SVO (Moscow) | Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) | Aeroflot | Aeroflot |
| HKT-LED (Saint Petersburg) | Pulkovo Airport (LED) | Aeroflot | Aeroflot |
| HKT-IST (Istanbul) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Turkish Airlines | Turkish Airlines |
| HKT-ZRH (Zurich) | Zurich Airport (ZRH) | Edelweiss Air | Edelweiss Air |
Middle East
| City Pairings (Airport Code) | Airports | Airlines | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| HKT-AUH (Abu Dhabi) | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | Etihad Airways | Etihad Airways |
| HKT-DOH (Doha) | Hamad International Airport (DOH) | Qatar Airways | Qatar Airways |
| HKT-DXB (Dubai) | Dubai International Airport (DXB) | Emirates | Emirates |
| HKT-MCT (Muscat) | Muscat International Airport (MCT) | Oman Air, Salam Air | Oman Air, Salam Air |
| HKT-IKA (Tehran) | Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) | Mahan Air | Mahan Air |
| HKT-TLV (Tel Aviv-Yafo) | Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) | El Al | El Al |
| HKT-SHJ (Sharjah) | Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) | Air Arabia | Air Arabia |
Australia
| City Pairings (Airport Code) | Airports | Airlines | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| HKT-MEL (Melbourne) | Melbourne Airport (MEL) | Jetstar Airways | Jetstar Airways |
| HKT-PER (Perth) | Perth Airport (PER) | Jetstar Airways | Jetstar Airways |
| HKT-SYD (Sydney) | Sydney Airport (SYD) | Jetstar Airways | Jetstar Airways |
North Asia
| City Pairings (Airport Code) | Airports | Airlines | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| HKT-HKG (Hong Kong) | Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) | Thai AirAsia, HK Express, Cathay Pacific | Thai AirAsia, HK Express, Cathay Pacific |
| HKT-ICN (Seoul) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Korean Air, Jin Air | Korean Air, Jin Air |
| HKT-PVG (Shanghai) | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines | Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Airlines |
| HKT-TPE (Taipei) | Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) | Tigerair Taiwan | Tigerair Taiwan |
Central Asia
| City Pairings (Airport Code) | Airports | Airlines | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| HKT-TAS (Tashkent) | Tashkent International Airport (TAS) | Uzbekistan Airways | Uzbekistan Airways |
Russia
| City Pairings (Airport Code) | Airports | Airlines | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| HKT-OVB (Novosibirsk) | Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) | Aeroflot | Aeroflot |
| HKT-SVX (Yekaterinburg) | Koltsovo International Airport (SVX) | Aeroflot | Aeroflot |
Train Options:
- Bangkok to Phuket by Train:
- There isn’t a direct train from Bangkok to Phuket due to the geographical separation (Phuket is an island). However, you can take a train from Bangkok to Surat Thani, which is the nearest mainland station to Phuket.
- Bangkok to Surat Thani by Train:
- Trains depart from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Railway Station to Surat Thani Railway Station.
- The journey typically takes around 8-12 hours, depending on the type of train (e.g., rapid, express, or sleeper).
- Surat Thani to Phuket:
- From Surat Thani Railway Station, you’ll need to take a bus or a minivan to Phuket. The journey from Surat Thani to Phuket by road takes around 4-5 hours, depending on traffic and the mode of transport.
Bus Options:
- Bangkok to Phuket by Bus:
- Buses depart from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai).
- There are both daytime and overnight buses available, with the journey typically taking around 10-12 hours.
- Types of Buses:
- VIP Buses: These are more comfortable and offer reclining seats, sometimes with onboard snacks and entertainment.
- Standard Buses: These are more basic but still offer a comfortable journey.
- Sleeper Buses: These are overnight buses with reclining seats that convert into beds.
- Bus Companies:
- Several bus companies operate on the Bangkok to Phuket route, including government-run and private operators such as Phuket Travel, Bangkok Busline, and Phuket Central Tour.
- https://www.lomprayah.com/
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
- https://www.phantiptravel.com/
- Booking:
- Tickets can be purchased at the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok or online through various bus booking websites.
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