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Thai AirAsia flies nonstop from Phuket to Chennai. The 2,056 km flight takes about 3 hours 5 minutes.
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Chennai
- Distance
- 2,056 km
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Phuket to Chennai flight guide
Flying from Phuket to Chennai
In short
Phuket to Chennai is a nonstop Thai AirAsia flight of about 3 hours 5 minutes and 2,056 km from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Chennai International Airport (MAA). It is the direct link between Thailand's Andaman beaches and south India, handy for Tamil Nadu residents flying home and for travellers ending a Thai trip in Chennai.
Thai AirAsia alone, so add bags early
Thai AirAsia is the only carrier on the route. Its basic fare covers a cabin bag; checked baggage, seat selection and meals are sold as extras. Add a bag online at booking, which costs less than at the airport, and remember that the single operator means fewer choices of flight time.
Patong and Phuket Town buses to HKT
HKT is at the island's northern end, about an hour by road from the main beaches. Airports of Thailand lists the Airport Bus Express from Patong via Kathu, with departures from Patong between 6 am and 6:30 pm, and the airport bus from Phuket Town's old bus station every hour from 9:15 am to 9:15 pm. The Phuket Smart Bus serves the beaches from Rawai to Kamala.
The international terminal is next to the domestic building. After check-in, pass security and Thai emigration before the gates.
Anna International Terminal at Meenambakkam
Chennai International Airport is in Meenambakkam, south-west of the city centre. The Airports Authority of India names its two buildings the Anna International Terminal and the Kamaraj Domestic Terminal; this flight uses the international side.
Expect the usual Indian arrival steps: immigration, baggage claim and a customs check before you reach the arrivals hall, where taxis and app cabs pick up.
The Chennai Metro Blue Line has a station at the airport, which is the easiest way to the centre without traffic. App cabs and prepaid taxis also run from arrivals.
e-Arrival Card and visa for India
Since 1 October 2025, international travellers entering India have filed an e-Arrival Card. It can be submitted up to 72 hours before arrival on indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival or through the Su-Swagatam app. Foreign visitors also need a valid Indian visa or OCI card, arranged before travel.
Two coasts, two monsoons
Chennai is one hour 30 minutes behind Thailand. Neither country uses daylight saving.
The two coasts have different rains. Phuket is wettest from about May to October, during the south-west monsoon. Chennai gets most of its rain from the north-east monsoon, roughly October to December, when flooding can slow the road from the airport. January to March suits both ends.
Moving to the Kamaraj Domestic Terminal
From Chennai, flights reach cities across India and the Gulf. If your next flight is domestic, allow time to move from the Anna International Terminal to the Kamaraj Domestic Terminal and check in again. Our Dhaka to Chennai flights page covers one regional route; for the way into Thailand from that side, see Dhaka to Bangkok flights.
TDAC for the return flight to Phuket
For the return trip, Thai AirAsia departs from the Anna International Terminal. Non-Thai nationals must file the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online within three days before landing in Phuket; Royal Thai Embassy guidance says the card opens three days ahead and that immigration will not process an arrival without it. On arrival, the hourly airport bus to Phuket Town runs from 8:15 am to 8:15 pm and the Airport Bus Express to Patong from 8 am to 8 pm.
e-Arrival Card and bag weight the night before
File India's e-Arrival Card the evening before departure, inside the 72-hour window, and keep the confirmation on your phone. If you bought souvenirs in Phuket, weigh your bags at the hotel; extra baggage bought online costs less than paying at the counter.
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Phuket to Chennai flights at a glance
Thai AirAsia flies nonstop from Phuket (HKT) to Chennai (MAA). The 2,056 km flight takes about 3 hours 5 minutes.
| Flight time | 3h 05m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Distance | 2,056 km |
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Airlines flying Phuket to Chennai
One airline flies this route nonstop.
Departure and arrival airports
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
MAA Chennai International Airport
- Codes
- IATA MAA
- City
- Chennai, India
- Getting into town
- Chennai International Airport is in Meenambakkam, south-west of the centre. The Chennai Metro Blue Line has a station at the airport, and app cabs and prepaid taxis run from arrivals.
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
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Thai AirAsia charge for checked baggage. It is cheaper added online at booking than at the airport.
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File India's e-Arrival Card online or in the Su-Swagatam app before landing in Chennai, and carry your visa or OCI card.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Getting there
Thai AirAsia flies the route nonstop. Schedules change by season, so check the flights for your dates in the search above.
About 3 hours 5 minutes in the air. The two airports are 2,056 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 before boarding.
Chennai International Airport is in Meenambakkam, south-west of the centre. The Chennai Metro Blue Line has a station at the airport, and app cabs and prepaid taxis run from arrivals.
Yes. The Chennai Metro Blue Line stops at the airport and runs into the city centre, an easy alternative to a taxi in heavy traffic.
The Anna International Terminal. Chennai's other building, the Kamaraj Domestic Terminal, handles domestic flights.
Take the Chennai Metro Blue Line from the airport station, or an app cab or prepaid taxi from arrivals.
General
The clock moves one hour and 30 minutes back from Thai time (Thailand is UTC+7). Neither side uses daylight saving, so the gap stays the same all year.
Yes. Foreign visitors and OCI cardholders file India's e-Arrival Card up to 72 hours before arrival, online or in the Su-Swagatam app.
What's included
It depends on the airline. Thai AirAsia is a low-cost carrier whose basic fares include only a cabin bag, so add checked baggage when you book.
Stay & facilities
Not in the basic fare. Thai AirAsia sells meals and drinks on board, and pre-ordering a meal online when you book gives the widest choice.
Timing & weather
Mostly from about October to December, during the north-east monsoon. Phuket's wet season is different, from about May to October.
