Flying to Phuket
Find the best way to get to Phuket including airlines that offer direct flights
Thai Airways offer direct flights from London Heathrow to Phuket and journey time is approximately 12 hours. There is, however, a large selection of airlines who fly from UK airports to Phuket with one stop which is usually Bangkok. These flights tend to offer a wider choice of dates and times, and often work out the best value for money. A changeover in Bangkok can also work well for those planning a stopover in the nation's capital. From Bangkok, domestic flights take approximately 90 minutes.
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The Turquoise Collection is an ATOL licence holder and can arrange flights on your behalf as part of a flight inclusive package holiday. Please contact us on +44 (0) 1449 770811 for a quote or send us an enquiry including your travel dates and preferred departure airport.
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| Phuket International Airport (HKT) |
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Phuket International Airport is located in the north west of the island and is approximately 1 hour away from the main resort town of Patong and 45 minutes from Phuket Town. This is Thailand's third busiest airport (behind Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK)) and has the capacity to welcome around 20 million passengers per year after a 5.14 million baht expansion completed in 2016. There are three terminals at Phuket International Airport; Terminal 2 which is used for international flights, Terminal 3 for domestic flights and Terminal X for charter flights. The architecture of the building allows natural light to flood in, and there are some great views of the Andaman Sea. At the check-in hall, a handful of shops can be found. Moving through to the departures lounge, the airside has many duty free and souvenir shops located on the first floor as well as a kid's zone, and there is a good selection of restaurants on the second floor. The second floor is also where the Business Class lounges can be found. Other facilities include ATMs, banking, currency exchange, car rental, taxi/shuttlebus stands and information desks. There is a restriction on liquids contained in hand luggage, just as there is when departing at UK airports. |
| Airlines flying direct to Phuket from the UK |
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Currently THAI Airways are the only airline that fly direct to Phuket from the UK with an outbound journey time of approx. 12 hours. Please check the airline's website for information on dates and times as they are operating on a reduced schedule owing to the impact of Covid-19. More direct routes will likely open up when Covid related travel restrictions are lifted. |
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Airlines from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Phuket:
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| Airlines flying into Phuket from the UK with only one connection |
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Most airlines currently fly from the UK to Phuket with one stop on the way and these fares can often offer the best value for money. |
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Airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Phuket:
Airlines from Manchester Airport to Phuket:
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| Airlines flying into Phuket from the UK with two connections |
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Even though it might take a bit longer for you to get to your holiday destination, with two connecting flights you're able to stop, have a break and maybe explore a different country before your next flight takes off! All of the airlines below stop at Suvarnabhumi Airport (also known as Bangkok Airport), where you will then get on the final plane with Bangkok Airways or Thai Airways to Phuket. Airlines from Birmingham Airport to Phuket:
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Airlines from George Best Belfast City Airport to Phuket:
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| Airline Seat Pitches and Widths (Economy) |
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Seat Width (inches): |
| British Airways | 31" - 34" | 17" - 19" |
| Bangkok Airways | 31" | 19.8" |
| Cathay Pacific | 32" | 17.2"-18.5" |
| Singapore Airlines | 32" - 34"" | 17.5" - 19" |
| THAI Airways | 32" | 17.5" |
| Malaysia Airlines | 30" - 36" | 17.25"-18" |
| Qantas | 31" - 46" | 17"-24" |
| EVA Air | 31" - 33" | 17" - 18.3" |
| KLM | 31" - 35" | 17.5" |
| Finnair | 31" - 37" | 18" |
| Lufthansa Airline | 31" - 32" | 17" - 18.2" |
| Most airlines offer extra legroom seats at an extra cost. Most airlines allow you to pre-book your seats online when you are paying for your flight, so it will calculate the cost for basic or extra legroom seats. |
