Cheap flights to Phuket City from $274

Flights from Sydney to Phuket – 9 hrs 15 mins Flights from Melbourne to Phuket – 8 hrs 55 mins Flights from Adelaide to Phuket – 10 hrs 10 mins Flights from Perth to Phuket – 6 hrs 30 mins

Flying to Phuket from Australian cities normally involves at least one stopover in a Malaysian port. Popular flight routes from Australia are via Bangkok, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur (if flying from Kuala Lumpur the right hand side of the plane is considered to have better views of the west coast of Phuket). Jetstar offers some direct cheap flights to Phuket from Melbourne and Sydney. Other airlines operating indirect flights to Phuket from destinations in Australia include: Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Korean Air, Qantas and Virgin Australia.

Phuket International Airport is situated in the north of Phuket Island, 32 kilometres from the centre of the city. The cheapest way to make the 40 minute journey from the airport to Phuket Town is to take the Airport Bus which leaves every hour from outside the arrivals building. Metered taxis are available directly to the right of the arrivals hall, expect to pay the standard airport fee of 100 baht on top of your metered fare.

When it comes to reasons to visit Phuket, partying on the sand into the wee hours of the morning ranks pretty high on the list. Let loose on the best party beach in Phuket. Just a quick speedboat ride from Phuket in the Andaman Sea, Phang Nga Bay features sheer limestone cliffs and beautiful clear green water and included in the must-see places in Thailand. Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Conservation Development and Extension Centre is a haven of virgin forest and wildlife about 20km from Phuket Town. The area was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1969 and is home to barking deer, mouse deer, monkeys, gibbons, macaques, reptiles, lizards and several types of birds. The Turtle Release Fair take place around Songkran (Thai New Year, April). During the fair, baby turtles are released into the sea at various beaches around the island. Phuket’s most famous monument is a statue of Thao Sisunthon and Thao Thepkasattri, the two women who fought against the Burmese army in the 1700s. The Two Heroines Festivaltakes place in March and includes a mass ordination of monks, a flower laying ceremony, a sports event and a light-and-sound show.

Phuket City Airport is HKT. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

Travellers will need to book flights to Phuket (HKT) if they wish to fly to Phuket City. The Phuket City airport is 27.5 km from the city centre.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Phuket City on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Phuket City.

Phuket City Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Phuket City. One-way flights to Phuket City Airport typically cost $9, while return flights cost around $79.

A return flight to Phuket City will typically cost around $120, however they can be found for as little as $50.

For those looking to save time traveling to Phuket City, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 30 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Phuket City Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Phuket City Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Excellence Beachfront Villa is the closest property to Phuket City Airport (0.0 km away from Phuket City Airport).