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Phuket to Bangkok flights: what to know before you head back
Multiple airlines fly Phuket to Bangkok in about 1 hour 20 minutes, landing at Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang. Leave plenty of time for the drive to Mai Khao.
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Phuket to Bangkok flight guide
Flying from Phuket to Bangkok
In short
Leaving Phuket for Bangkok, the real deadline is the drive to the airport, not the flight. The island's airport is at Mai Khao in the far north-west, roughly an hour from Patong, Kata or Karon, and the 675 km flight itself takes only about 1 hour 20 minutes. Various airlines fly to Suvarnabhumi (BKK); two fly to Don Mueang (DMK); Thai AirAsia flies to both.
Taxis and the Smart Bus back to HKT
Allow at least an hour by taxi from the southern west coast beaches, and longer in the late afternoon or on wet days. The Smart Bus runs back up the coast from Rawai, Kata, Karon and Patong but stops often. Domestic flights depart from the Domestic Terminal at Phuket International Airport, a five-minute walk from the international building. Airports of Thailand advises two hours before departure, and the queues from November to April justify it. Bangkok Airways passengers can use the airline's lounges in the Domestic Terminal.
Suvarnabhumi for flights home with Thai Airways
If Bangkok is a stop on the way home, fly into Suvarnabhumi. It is where Thai Airways connects to its international network, and the airline runs 63 Phuket flights a week this winter. Thai AirAsia also flies there again since October 2026. From Suvarnabhumi, the Airport Rail Link reaches Phaya Thai in about 26 minutes, and the Hyatt Regency is linked to the terminal by an underground walkway if you have a very early flight out.
If you are spending a few days in Bangkok, Don Mueang is fine and usually where the cheaper Nok Air, Thai Lion Air and Thai AirAsia fares land. You arrive at Terminal 2, walk across to the SRT Red Line, and reach Krung Thep Aphiwat in about 20 minutes. Avoid booking a Don Mueang arrival with an international departure from Suvarnabhumi on the same day unless you leave several hours; the free shuttle between the airports can take up to two hours in traffic.
Bags on the way home
Holiday luggage tends to grow. Thai Airways and Bangkok Airways include a checked bag in standard economy, while the low-cost airlines charge for it and weigh cabin bags. Pay for extra weight online before the trip to the airport.
Airport Bus Express and Phuket Town bus times
There are two scheduled buses besides the Smart Bus. The Airport Bus Express leaves Patong Beach for the airport between 06:00 and 18:30, so an evening flight means a taxi. From Phuket Town, the hourly airport bus leaves the old bus station between 09:15 and 21:15, calling at Central, Boat Lagoon and Thalang on the way. Rental cars go back to the counter at the front of the terminal.
Getting into Bangkok cheaply
Suvarnabhumi's Public Transportation Center has city buses with low caps: 552 to On Nut on the BTS runs 05:00 to 22:00 for up to 29 baht, and S1 runs from the passenger terminal to Sanam Luang for 60 baht between 06:00 and 17:00. If you land at Don Mueang, buses A1 to A4 leave Gate 12 of the domestic terminal for 30 to 50 baht.
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Phuket to Bangkok flights at a glance
Several airlines fly from Phuket (HKT) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK); three fly to 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 Phuket to Bangkok
Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways and Thai VietJet Air land at Suvarnabhumi; Nok Air and Thai Lion Air at Don Mueang; Thai AirAsia flies to both.
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Holiday bags often outgrow the cabin limit. Low-cost carriers sell hold bags as an add-on; Thai Airways and Bangkok Airways include one in standard economy.
Departure and arrival airports
HKT Phuket International Airport
- Codes
- IATA HKT, ICAO VTSP
- Location
- Mai Khao, about 38 km by road from Patong and 32 km from Phuket Town
- Terminal
- Domestic flights leave from the Domestic Terminal
- Check-in
- At least 2 hours before departure, more in high season
BKK Suvarnabhumi (BKK) or Don Mueang (DMK)
- Suvarnabhumi
- Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai in about 26 minutes; taxis from Level 1
- Don Mueang
- Domestic arrivals at Terminal 2; SRT Red Line to Krung Thep Aphiwat in about 20 minutes
- Between airports
- Free shuttle for passengers with an onward ticket; allow one to two hours
- Codes
- BKK / VTBS and DMK / VTBD
How to book Phuket to Bangkok for less
Small decisions that save stress on the return leg.
60 minPatong to the airport by taxi
Leave the beach early
Traffic on the island's main road builds in the late afternoon. Leave Patong or Kata at least three hours before departure.
BKKThai Airways hub
Connecting abroad? Pick Suvarnabhumi
A single Thai Airways ticket from Phuket keeps your bags checked through to your international flight.
Onlinecheaper than at the counter
Pre-pay extra baggage
Low-cost airlines charge more for bags at check-in. Add weight in the app the day before.
Flight, train or bus to Bangkok
The bus to Bangkok takes about 12 to 13 hours, so most travellers fly.
| Mode | Journey time | Total trip time | One-way fare | Operators and timings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | About 1h 20m | About 5 hours from the west coast beaches to central Bangkok | Search fares | 6 airlines |
| Bus | About 12 to 13 hours | Overnight | Coaches from Phuket Town bus terminal to Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal |
Where to stay in Bangkok
In Bangkok most visitors stay along Sukhumvit, around Silom, by the river or in the old town near Khao San Road.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Getting there
At least three hours before departure. The taxi ride is 50 to 60 minutes in normal traffic, and Airports of Thailand advises checking in two hours ahead.
The Domestic Terminal. Check your ticket, because international and charter flights use other buildings nearby.
Suvarnabhumi for international connections, Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways or Thai VietJet Air. Don Mueang for Nok Air and Thai Lion Air. Thai AirAsia lands at both.
Only on a single ticket, typically with Thai Airways via Suvarnabhumi. Separate low-cost tickets mean collecting your bag in Bangkok and checking in again.
Walk from Terminal 2 to the SRT Red Line station and ride to Krung Thep Aphiwat in about 20 minutes, or take airport bus A1, A2, A3 or A4 towards the centre.
Yes. The Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is linked to the terminal by an underground walkway. Airside, Louis' Tavern rents transit rooms.
Yes, it runs up the west coast from Rawai via Kata, Karon and Patong to the airport. It stops often, so leave much earlier than you would by taxi.
Around 1 hour 20 minutes for the 675 km. Allow about five hours from a west coast beach to a hotel in central Bangkok.
18:30. The Airport Bus Express runs from Patong Beach to the airport between 06:00 and 18:30, so later departures need a taxi or a pre-booked transfer.
General
Yes. The Domestic Terminal has two Coral lounges plus the Bangkok Airways Blue Ribbon and Boutique lounges for that airline's passengers.
Prices & payment
Often, yes. Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air and Thai VietJet Air enforce their cabin allowance, so move extra weight into a pre-paid hold bag.
Cancellations & changes
VAT refunds are paid at the airport where you leave Thailand on an international flight. If you fly home via Bangkok, claim it at Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang before your international departure.
