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Both airlines fly nonstop from Penang to Phuket. The 381 km flight takes about 1 hour.
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Phuket
- Distance
- 381 km
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George Town to Phuket flight guide
Flying from George Town to Phuket
In short
AirAsia and Firefly link Penang International Airport (PEN) in northern Malaysia with Phuket International Airport (HKT) in southern Thailand. The 381 km flight takes about 1 hour, and it suits travellers moving from George Town to the Andaman beaches.
Two low-cost carriers, so bags cost extra
Both are low-cost carriers, so the basic fare includes only a cabin bag; checked bags cost extra and are cheaper online.
Rapid Penang bus or Grab from George Town to Bayan Lepas
The airport is at Bayan Lepas, about 16 km south of George Town. Rapid Penang routes 102, 401 and 401E serve the terminal; the 401 costs about RM2 to RM3. A Grab from George Town costs about RM30, and airport taxis charge set zone fares. Allow extra time at peak hours, and arrive about three hours before an international departure.
Thai arrival card and the 30-day exemption
Entry rules for Thailand depend on your nationality, and every foreign visitor completes the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online within 72 hours before landing; our Thailand visa page has the details. Since 15 September 2026, the tourist visa exemption is 30 days for 60 countries and territories, half the previous 60.
Phuket's airport is at the northern tip of the island. AOT lists the Airport Bus Express to Patong Beach from the arrivals exit between 08:00 and 20:00, and an hourly airport bus to Phuket Town from 08:15 to 20:15. The Phuket Smart Bus leaves from the domestic terminal and runs down the west coast through Kamala, Karon and Kata to Rawai. Public minivans to Patong, Kata and Karon suit solo travellers. Taxis take about an hour to the main beaches, more in traffic, and car rental counters are on the first floor.
Clocks go back an hour; domestic links via Bangkok
Set your watch back one hour on landing (Malaysia is UTC+8, Thailand UTC+7). For onward trips, domestic flights link Phuket with Bangkok, where you can connect across Asia, for example to South Asia from Suvarnabhumi (see Bangkok to Dhaka flights).
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Penang Sentral airport transport guidePhuket International AirportTAT Newsroom, 1 September 2026
George Town to Phuket flights at a glance
Both airlines fly nonstop from Penang (PEN) to Phuket (HKT). The 381 km flight takes about 1 hour.
| Flight time | 1h 00m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Distance | 381 km |
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Airlines flying George Town to Phuket
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Departure and arrival airports
PEN Penang International Airport
- Codes
- IATA PEN
- City
- Penang, Malaysia
- Getting into town
- Penang International Airport is at Bayan Lepas in the south of the island, roughly 16 km from George Town. Rapid Penang buses and Grab cars run to the heritage centre and the Batu Ferringhi beach hotels.
- Time zone
- UTC+8
HKT Phuket International Airport
- Codes
- IATA HKT
- City
- Phuket, Thailand
- Terminal
- Separate international and domestic terminals, side by side.
- Time zone
- UTC+7, no daylight saving
- Getting into town
- Phuket International Airport is at the northern end of the island, so the west-coast beaches are a fair drive away: allow around an hour to Patong or Kata by taxi or minivan, more in traffic. The Phuket Smart Bus runs from the airport down the west coast beaches.
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AirAsia and Firefly charge for checked baggage. It is cheaper added online at booking than at the airport.
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Apply for the Thai e-Visa online well before you fly and fill in the Thailand Digital Arrival Card in the 72 hours before landing; airlines check both at check-in.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Getting there
About 1 hour in the air. The two airports are 381 km apart in a straight line; actual times vary a little by airline, aircraft and wind.
Separate international and domestic terminals, side by side. International flights such as this one use the international side, so allow time for immigration on arrival.
Phuket International Airport is at the northern end of the island, so the west-coast beaches are a fair drive away: allow around an hour to Patong or Kata by taxi or minivan, more in traffic. The Phuket Smart Bus runs from the airport down the west coast beaches.
About 16 km. Grab cars take 30 to 40 minutes to the heritage centre, and Rapid Penang buses cover the same route more cheaply.
For an international flight, aim to arrive about three hours before departure. Check-in counters close well before the flight, and immigration queues at Penang can be long at busy times.
Rapid Penang routes 401 and 401E run to the airport, the 401 for about RM2 to RM3. A Grab costs about RM30.
General
The clock moves one hour back on landing in Thailand (Thailand is UTC+7). Neither side uses daylight saving, so the gap stays the same all year.
Fly to Bangkok and connect there. If your domestic flight lands at Don Mueang and you leave from Suvarnabhumi, allow time to cross the city.
What's included
It depends on the airline. AirAsia and Firefly are low-cost carriers whose basic fares include only a cabin bag, so add checked baggage when you book.
Visa & documents
It depends on your nationality. Check our Thailand visa page and the Thai immigration website, and complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card within 72 hours before landing.
Stay & facilities
Meals and drinks are sold on board and are not included in the basic fare. Pre-ordering online is usually cheaper and gives a wider choice, including halal options on many routes.
