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Saudia flies nonstop from Riyadh to Phuket. The 5,773 km flight takes about 7 hours 45 minutes.
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Riyadh
HKT
Phuket
- Distance
- 5,773 km
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Riyadh to Phuket flight guide
Flying from Riyadh to Phuket
In short
Riyadh to Phuket is a 5,773 km nonstop Saudia flight of about 7 hours 45 minutes from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Phuket International Airport (HKT). It is the direct holiday route from the Saudi capital to Thailand's largest island.
Saudia's nonstop fare and what it includes
Saudia is the only airline flying it nonstop. Economy fares normally include a checked bag, meals and drinks,. On a flight of almost eight hours, those inclusions make the fare good value compared with low-cost one-stop options.
Reaching King Khalid International
The airport is about 35 km north of central Riyadh. The Riyadh Metro Yellow Line, opened to passengers on 1 December 2024, serves the airport terminals, giving a traffic-free route from the King Abdullah Financial District and connecting lines. Taxis and ride-hailing cars are the alternative, especially late at night.
Phuket airport buses and their 8 pm finish
Phuket International Airport is at the north end of the island, about an hour by road from Patong, Kata and Karon.
Airports of Thailand lists the Airport Bus Express to Patong Beach via Thalang and Kathu from 8 am to 8 pm, the hourly airport bus to Phuket Town from 8:15 am to 8:15 pm, the Phuket Smart Bus from beside the domestic terminal to Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai, and shared vans to Patong, Kata and Karon. Car hire desks are on the first floor. You can book an airport shuttle in advance for door-to-door service.
For questions before you fly, the Airports of Thailand call centre is on 1722. If you prefer to drive, the island's main road runs south from the airport through Thalang towards Phuket Town, with the turn-off for Patong at Kathu, the same route the Airport Bus Express follows.
Thailand's TDAC for arrivals from Riyadh
Every non-Thai national must file the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) at tdac.immigration.go.th within the three days before arrival. It replaced the paper TM6 card on 1 May 2025. Royal Thai Embassy guidance says arrivals without it will not be processed, and it can be completed before a visa is issued. The TDAC is not a visa; our Thailand visa page explains the rule for your passport.
Overnight from Riyadh, a daytime landing in Phuket
Thailand is four hours ahead of Saudi Arabia all year. An overnight departure from Riyadh lands in Phuket in the late morning or afternoon, local time.
November to April is Phuket's dry season, with the calmest seas for trips to Phang Nga Bay and Phi Phi. The Saudi summer holidays fall in Phuket's rainy season, from about May to October, when prices are lower and showers usually pass quickly.
Patong, Kata, Karon or Rawai and the transfer time
Where you stay decides the airport transfer. Patong is the busiest beach, with the Airport Bus Express running straight there via Kathu. Kata, Karon and Rawai in the south are served by the Smart Bus and shared vans, and are the longest drive from the airport. Phuket Town, inland on the east side, has its own hourly airport bus and is the base for day trips to Phang Nga Bay.
Phi Phi boats and flights from Bangkok
Speedboats and ferries link Phuket with Phi Phi and Krabi, and domestic flights reach Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi has flights across Asia, such as those on our Bangkok to Dhaka flights page, and Riyadh's own routes include Riyadh to Dhaka flights.
TDAC, hotel address and a car after 8 pm
File the TDAC within the three-day window, keep the confirmation on your phone and note your hotel address. If you land after 8 pm, the airport buses have finished, so arrange a car in advance.
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Riyadh to Phuket flights at a glance
Saudia flies nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Phuket (HKT). The 5,773 km flight takes about 7 hours 45 minutes.
| Flight time | 7h 45m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Distance | 5,773 km |
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Airlines flying Riyadh to Phuket
One airline flies this route nonstop.
Departure and arrival airports
RUH King Khalid International Airport
- Codes
- IATA RUH
- City
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Getting into town
- King Khalid International Airport is about 35 km north of central Riyadh. The Riyadh Metro serves the airport terminals, and taxis and ride-hailing cars wait outside arrivals.
- Time zone
- UTC+3
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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Getting there
Saudia flies the route nonstop. Schedules change by season, so check the flights for your dates in the search above.
About 7 hours 45 minutes in the air. The two airports are 5,773 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.
Yes. The Riyadh Metro, which opened in stages from late 2024, has stations at King Khalid International Airport.
Yes. The Riyadh Metro Yellow Line serves King Khalid International Airport and opened to passengers on 1 December 2024.
Take the airport bus, which runs hourly from 8:15 am to 8:15 pm from in front of the arrivals exit, via Central to the old bus station.
Within the three days before arrival, online at tdac.immigration.go.th.
General
The clock moves four hours forward on landing in Thailand (Thailand is UTC+7). Neither side uses daylight saving, so the gap stays the same all year.
What's included
Saudia is a full-service airline and normally includes a checked bag in economy. The exact allowance depends on the fare and is shown on your booking.
Stay & facilities
On Saudia, request a Muslim (halal) meal when you book or at least 24 hours before departure through the airline's manage-booking page.
