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Both airlines fly nonstop from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur. The 705 km flight takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
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Phuket
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
- Distance
- 705 km
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Phuket to Kuala Lumpur flight guide
Flying from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur
In short
Phuket to Kuala Lumpur is a short nonstop flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes and 705 km from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Batik Air Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines fly it, linking Thailand's main beach island with Malaysia's capital and KLIA's long-haul connections.
Malaysia Airlines meals or a cheaper Batik Air seat
Malaysia Airlines is full-service, so the fare normally includes a checked bag and a snack or meal. Batik Air Malaysia sells a lower base fare and charges for checked bags, meals and seat choice. On a flight under an hour and a half, the difference comes down to your luggage, so add bags to both quotes before comparing.
Airport Bus Express from Patong or the Phuket Town bus
The airport is at the north of the island, about an hour from the southern beaches. Airports of Thailand lists the Airport Bus Express from Patong Beach via Kathu, leaving Patong between 6 am and 6:30 pm, and an hourly airport bus from the old bus station in Phuket Town between 9:15 am and 9:15 pm. The Phuket Smart Bus runs the west-coast beaches. For early flights, a taxi booked the night before is the safe bet.
If you are dropping off a hire car, the rental counters are on the first floor of the terminal. The Airports of Thailand call centre on 1722 can answer questions about buses and shuttles before you set out.
Check in at the international terminal, beside the domestic building, and allow time for Thai emigration.
KLIA Ekspres from Terminal 1 to KL Sentral
KLIA is in Sepang, about 45 km south of Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia Airlines uses Terminal 1. The KLIA Ekspres train runs to KL Sentral every 20 minutes, taking about 28 minutes from Terminal 1, and the standard adult one-way fare is RM55. After 11 pm the trains stop at all stations, with the last ones leaving the airport around 1 am.
Taxis and e-hailing cars are the alternative, useful for groups or very late arrivals. Batik Air Malaysia also operates from Subang (Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport), much closer to the city, on some of its other routes.
File the MDAC online three days before landing
All foreign citizens entering Malaysia must submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my in the three days before arrival. Singapore citizens, diplomatic passport holders, Malaysian permanent residents and a few cross-border permit holders are exempt. The MDAC sits alongside any visa you may need; check the rule for your passport on our Malaysia visa page.
Malaysia runs an hour ahead of Thailand
Malaysia is one hour ahead of Thailand (UTC+8 against UTC+7), with no daylight saving on either side. A 90-minute flight therefore shows nearly two and a half hours between departure and arrival times.
Phuket's dry season runs from about November to April. Kuala Lumpur is hot and humid all year, with afternoon storms common.
Through-checked bags or a fresh check-in at KLIA
KLIA is Malaysia Airlines' hub, with flights across Asia, to Australia and to Europe. On one ticket, bags go through; on separate tickets, collect them and check in again, allowing at least three hours.
KLIA Ekspres back to Terminal 1 and the Thai TDAC
For the return, the KLIA Ekspres from KL Sentral reaches Terminal 1 in about 28 minutes. Non-Thai nationals file the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online at tdac.immigration.go.th within three days before landing in Phuket, and Phuket's Airport Bus Express to Patong runs until 8 pm.
Our Dhaka to Kuala Lumpur flights page covers one busy South Asian route from KLIA, and the Dhaka to Bangkok flights page shows the main way into Thailand from that region.
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Phuket to Kuala Lumpur flights at a glance
Both airlines fly nonstop from Phuket (HKT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL). The 705 km flight takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
| Flight time | 1h 25m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Distance | 705 km |
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Airlines flying Phuket to Kuala Lumpur
Both airlines fly 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
KUL Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Codes
- IATA KUL
- City
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Getting into town
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport is in Sepang, about 45 km south of the city. Malaysia Airlines uses Terminal 1 and AirAsia Terminal 2; the KLIA Ekspres train reaches KL Sentral in about half an hour. Batik Air Malaysia also flies to Subang (Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport), much closer to the city.
- Time zone
- UTC+8
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Foreign visitors file the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card online before landing at KLIA; check whether your passport needs a visa.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Getting there
Batik Air Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines fly the route nonstop. Schedules change by season, so check the flights for your dates in the search above.
About 1 hour 25 minutes in the air. The two airports are 705 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.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is in Sepang, about 45 km south of the city. Malaysia Airlines uses Terminal 1 and AirAsia Terminal 2; the KLIA Ekspres train reaches KL Sentral in about half an hour. Batik Air Malaysia also flies to Subang (Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport), much closer to the city.
Most flights use Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA): Terminal 1 for Malaysia Airlines and Terminal 2 for AirAsia. Batik Air Malaysia also flies from Don Mueang to Subang, the older airport closer to the city. Your ticket shows KUL or SZB.
General
The clock moves one hour forward from Thai time (Thailand is UTC+7). Neither side uses daylight saving, so the gap stays the same all year.
Yes, most foreign visitors submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card online in the three days before arrival. Singapore citizens and a few permit holders are exempt.
The standard adult one-way fare is RM55. Trains run every 20 minutes and take about 28 minutes from Terminal 1.
Around 1 am. After 11 pm the KLIA Ekspres stops at all stations.
What's included
It depends on the airline. Batik Air Malaysia is a low-cost carrier whose basic fares include only a cabin bag, so add checked baggage when you book. The full-service airlines normally include a checked bag; the allowance is shown on your booking.
Stay & facilities
On the full-service airlines, request a Muslim (halal) meal when you book or at least 24 hours before departure through the airline's manage-booking page. On Batik Air Malaysia, meals are bought online or on board; check the menu for halal options.
