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Bangkok to Phuket is an 80-minute hop flown by several airlines from Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang, landing at Mai Khao in the island's north-west.
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Bangkok to Phuket flight guide
Flying from Bangkok to Phuket
In short
Phuket is the busiest leisure route out of Bangkok, and you can fly it from either city airport. Various airlines use Suvarnabhumi (BKK); two use Don Mueang (DMK); Thai AirAsia flies from both. It is about 675 km in a straight line and roughly 1 hour 20 minutes in the air.
The flight is the short part. What eats the day is the road at each end, so it pays to plan both transfers before you look at fares.
Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang for the Phuket flight
Suvarnabhumi is the better choice if you are arriving from abroad on the same ticket, or if you want a full-service airline. Thai Airways flies the route 63 times a week in its winter 2026/27 schedule, and Thai AirAsia is back at Suvarnabhumi since 1 October 2026 with Phuket as one of its three domestic routes there. Don Mueang is the home of the low-cost airlines; domestic flights leave from Terminal 2, and the SRT Red Line stops next to the airport.
Mai Khao airport, 38 km from Patong
Phuket International Airport is at Mai Khao on the north-west coast, which surprises people who assume it is near Patong. Patong is about 38 km away by road, roughly 50 to 60 minutes by taxi in normal traffic, and Phuket Town is about 32 km. Domestic flights arrive at the Domestic Terminal, next to the international building. The Phuket Smart Bus leaves from near the domestic arrivals exit and runs down the west coast through Surin, Kamala, Patong, Karon and Kata to Rawai; it is slow but cheap. An hourly airport bus leaves from in front of the arrivals exit between 08:15 and 20:15 and goes via Boat Lagoon and Central to the old bus station in Phuket Town. A separate Airport Bus Express runs to Patong Beach from 08:00 to 20:00, through Thalang and Kathu, and shared vans cover Patong, Karon and Kata for solo travellers. If you land late, the resorts at Nai Yang and Mai Khao, minutes from the runway, save a long night drive.
Monsoon swells and peak holiday luggage
The dry season runs from November to April, with calm seas on the Andaman side and the highest demand around Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. From May to October the southwest monsoon brings heavy showers and big swells, and red flags often close the west coast beaches to swimmers. Flights keep going all year.
Beach trips mean bags. Thai Airways and Bangkok Airways include a checked bag in standard economy; on Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air and Thai VietJet Air the basic fare covers cabin baggage only, so add a hold bag when you book.
Renting a car on Phuket
The car rental companies at Phuket airport are on the first floor, and Airports of Thailand's Sawasdee app has advance-booking prices. A car pays off if you want to explore beyond the west coast beaches, to the east coast or the island's quieter north. Cars are returned at the counter at the front of the terminal.
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Bangkok to Phuket flights at a glance
Various airlines fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Phuket (HKT); three fly from Don Mueang (DMK). The 675 km flight takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
| Flight time | 1h 20m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Best time to go | November to April |
| Distance | 675 km |
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Airlines flying Bangkok to Phuket
Multiple airlines fly the route. Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways and Thai VietJet Air go from Suvarnabhumi, Nok Air and Thai Lion Air from Don Mueang, and Thai AirAsia from both.
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Thai Airways International ThailandIATA TG ICAO THARoutes, baggage & check-in
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Bangkok Airways ThailandIATA PG ICAO BKPRoutes, baggage & check-in
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Thai AirAsia ThailandIATA FD ICAO AIQRoutes, baggage & check-in
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Thai VietJet Air ThailandIATA VZ ICAO TVJRoutes, baggage & check-in
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Nok Air ThailandIATA DD ICAO NOKRoutes, baggage & check-in
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Thai Lion Air ThailandIATA SL ICAO TLMRoutes, baggage & check-in
Most holiday travellers check a bag. It is included on Thai Airways and Bangkok Airways standard economy fares and is an add-on with the low-cost airlines.
Departure and arrival airports
BKK Suvarnabhumi (BKK) or Don Mueang (DMK)
- Codes
- Suvarnabhumi: IATA BKK, ICAO VTBS. Don Mueang: IATA DMK, ICAO VTBD
- Suvarnabhumi
- About 25 to 30 km east of the centre, reached by the Airport Rail Link
- Don Mueang
- About 24 km north; domestic departures from Terminal 2; SRT Red Line station next door
- Check-in
- Arrive at least 2 hours before a domestic flight
HKT Phuket International Airport
- Codes
- IATA HKT, ICAO VTSP
- Location
- Mai Khao, Thalang, about 32 km north of Phuket Town and 38 km by road from Patong
- Terminal
- Domestic flights use the Domestic Terminal, five minutes' walk from the international building
- Into town
- Taxis and limousine counters, the Smart Bus down the west coast, the hourly bus to Phuket Town
How to book Bangkok to Phuket for less
Plan the ground transfers along with the flight.
38 kmairport to Patong by road
Allow an hour to reach Patong
The airport is at the island's northern tip. Add a full hour by taxi to the west coast beaches, more on the Smart Bus, before you book an evening dinner or tour.
Nov–Aprhigh season
Book December early
Seats on the Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year dates go first. Fixed dates in those weeks are worth booking months ahead.
5 minto Nai Yang beach
Stay near the airport after a late arrival
Nai Yang and Mai Khao have quiet resorts close to the runway. A night there beats a long drive south in the dark.
Flight, train or bus to Phuket
There is no railway to Phuket, so the only overland option from Bangkok is a long bus ride.
| Mode | Journey time | Total trip time | One-way fare | Operators and timings |
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| Flight | About 1h 20m | About 5 hours including both transfers | Search fares | 6 airlines |
| Bus | About 12 to 13 hours | Overnight | Long-distance coaches from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal to Phuket Town |
Where to stay in Phuket
Most visitors stay on the west coast at Patong, Kata or Karon, or in quieter Kamala, Surin and Nai Yang; Phuket Town suits those who prefer old shophouses and food to beaches.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Getting there
Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, Thai AirAsia and Thai VietJet Air from Suvarnabhumi, and Nok Air, Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air from Don Mueang. All flights are nonstop.
About 38 km by road. A taxi takes 50 to 60 minutes in normal traffic; the Smart Bus takes around 90 minutes because it stops along the coast.
The Domestic Terminal. It sits next to the International Terminal, and a covered walkway joins the two in about five minutes.
The Airport Bus runs about hourly to the Phuket Town bus terminal and takes 1 to 1.5 hours. A taxi covers the 32 km in about 40 minutes.
Yes. Nai Yang and Mai Khao beaches lie just south and north of the runway, with resorts a few minutes from the terminal. It saves the drive to the southern beaches at night.
No. There is no railway on the island. The overland choice is a coach of about 12 to 13 hours from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal.
Yes. The Airport Bus Express runs from the airport to Patong Beach between 08:00 and 20:00, via Thalang and the Kathu intersection. The Smart Bus also stops at Patong on its way down the west coast.
Prices & payment
Yes. The Phuket Smart Bus runs from the airport down the west coast via Surin, Kamala, Patong, Karon and Kata to Rawai at a flat fare. It leaves from near the domestic arrivals exit.
On Thai Airways International and Bangkok Airways standard economy, no. On Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air and Thai VietJet Air the basic fare is cabin baggage only, and a hold bag is cheaper added online.
General
If you arrive in Thailand at Suvarnabhumi, yes: you avoid crossing Bangkok. If you are already in the city, choose the airport closer to your hotel and the airline you prefer.
Late December to early January and the Chinese New Year holiday. Seats and hotel rooms in those weeks sell early, so book well ahead.
Timing & weather
Roughly May to October, when the southwest monsoon brings heavy showers and big waves. Red flags often stop swimming on the west coast, though there are plenty of dry spells between storms.
