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Both airlines fly nonstop from Phuket to London. The 9,903 km flight takes about 12 hours 55 minutes.
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Phuket to London flight guide
Flying from Phuket to London
In short
Virgin Atlantic and TUI Airways fly nonstop from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to London during the northern winter. Virgin Atlantic goes to Heathrow (LHR) and TUI to Gatwick (LGW). The 9,903 km flight takes about 12 hours 55 minutes on average, and it is the only way to get from the island to the UK without a stop in Bangkok, the Gulf or Europe.
Virgin Atlantic to Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic started the route on 18 October 2026. It runs three times a week in the winter season, which this year ends on 26 March 2027. Flight VS215 leaves Phuket at 09:20 on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays and reaches Heathrow at 16:00 the same day. The aircraft is a Boeing 787-9 with 31 Upper Class, 35 Premium and 192 Economy seats.
A daytime departure lets you check out of your hotel the same morning, but it means an early start. Phuket's beaches are up to an hour from the airport, and Airports of Thailand advises checking in at least two hours before departure.
TUI Airways to Gatwick
TUI Airways adds a weekly flight from Gatwick in the winter season, mostly sold with TUI package holidays. Both airlines are full-service on this route, so economy fares normally include a checked bag and meals. Check your ticket for the London airport before booking a train or car home.
Morning buses from Patong for the Virgin departure
Phuket International Airport is at the northern end of the island. From Patong, the Airport Bus Express runs to the airport between 06:00 and 18:30, early enough for the morning Virgin flight. The Phuket Smart Bus links the airport with the west-coast beaches between Rawai and Surin. Taxis and booked transfers take about an hour from Patong or Kata. International check-in is in the international terminal, next to the domestic building.
Heathrow Express or the Elizabeth line into London
From Heathrow, the Heathrow Express reaches London Paddington in about 15 minutes, with trains roughly every 15 minutes. The Elizabeth line reaches central London in under 40 minutes and stops at Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road, Farringdon and Liverpool Street. The Piccadilly line serves every terminal and is the cheapest rail option, taking under an hour. Gatwick, south of the city, has the Gatwick Express and Thameslink trains. Our Heathrow airport guide covers terminals and facilities in more detail.
Most visitors who do not hold a British or Irish passport now need either a visa or an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the UK. The ETA costs £20, is applied for on GOV.UK, and covers visits of up to six months. Nationals of some countries need a full visa, so check GOV.UK before you book.
Two details catch people out. Every traveller needs a separate ETA, including babies and children, and an ETA is also required if you pass through UK border control while connecting, for example to a domestic flight or onward to Ireland. Holding one does not guarantee entry, and UK Visas and Immigration handles ETA questions through webchat, not by phone. Apply only on GOV.UK, as other websites charge more than the official fee.
Phuket from South Asia, and Dhaka's own London link
Phuket has no flights to Dhaka. Travellers from there usually reach the island through Bangkok (see Dhaka to Bangkok flights). Dhaka has its own direct route to the UK capital: see Dhaka to London flights. The Phuket route makes sense for a beach stop on the way to Britain.
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Phuket to London flights at a glance
Both airlines fly nonstop from Phuket (HKT) to London (LHR). The 9,903 km flight takes about 12 hours 55 minutes.
| Flight time | 12h 55m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Distance | 9,903 km |
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Airlines flying Phuket to London
Both airlines fly this route nonstop.
Virgin Atlantic flies it in the winter season only, this year from 18 October 2026 to 26 March 2027 and TUI Airways adds a weekly winter-season flight from Gatwick.
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
LHR London Heathrow Airport
- Codes
- IATA LHR, LGW
- City
- London, United Kingdom
- Getting into town
- Heathrow is west of London, linked to the centre by the Elizabeth line, the Heathrow Express and the Piccadilly line. Gatwick, south of the city, has the Gatwick Express and Thameslink trains.
- Time zone
- GMT, BST (UTC+1) in summer
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Getting there
Virgin Atlantic to Heathrow and TUI Airways to Gatwick, both in the winter season only.
About 12 hours 55 minutes on average. Virgin Atlantic's VS215 leaves Phuket at 09:20 and lands at Heathrow at 16:00 the same day.
At least two hours before departure, as Airports of Thailand advises. Allow up to an hour for the road from the beaches.
Both. Virgin Atlantic uses Heathrow and TUI Airways uses Gatwick, so check the airport on your ticket.
Yes. Our Dhaka to London flights page lists the nonstop options.
General
A Boeing 787-9 with 31 Upper Class, 35 Premium and 192 Economy seats.
The UK is seven hours behind Thailand in winter and six hours behind during British Summer Time.
The Heathrow Express reaches Paddington in about 15 minutes, the Elizabeth line reaches central London in under 40 minutes, and the Piccadilly line takes under an hour.
What's included
Both airlines normally include a checked bag in economy. The allowance depends on the fare and is shown on your booking.
Visa & documents
Most visitors without a British or Irish passport need a visa or an ETA. The ETA costs £20 and is applied for on GOV.UK.
Stay & facilities
Yes, on both full-service airlines. Request it when you book or at least 24 hours before departure.
