International route TPE to HKT

Cheap flights from Taipei to Phuket

Tigerair Taiwan flies nonstop from Taipei to Phuket. The 3,076 km flight takes about 4 hours 20 minutes.

Fares Fares are pulled from the airlines and our partners when you search. Search your dates
Nonstop, one airlineEconomy
TPE
Taipei
HKT
Phuket
Distance
3,076 km
Return Search fares

Looking for Taipei to Phuket air tickets and not sure what to pay? Tigerair Taiwan flies this route, and fares change with demand, so the same seat can cost noticeably more close to a holiday weekend. Put your dates in the search above to compare today's fares and book with bookingMentor.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip

Search your dates

Return fares for Taipei to Phuket are pulled from the airlines and our partners when you search. Pick your dates to see return flights and prices.

Search round trips

Cheapest one-way

Search your dates

Fares for Taipei to Phuket are pulled from the airlines and our partners when you search. Enter the dates you want to fly for current prices.

Search flights

Nonstop flights

Nonstop, one airline

You can fly direct with Tigerair Taiwan. Average duration is 4h 20m.

Airlines

Start a new search

bookingMentor shows the fares of every flight listed on this route so you can pick the best deal.

We hope you love your trip to Phuket!

Taipei to Phuket flight guide

Flying from Taipei to Phuket

  • Updated
  • 6 min read
In short

Tigerair Taiwan is the only airline flying nonstop from Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) in southern Thailand. The 3,076 km flight takes about 4 hours 20 minutes, which makes it the simplest way for travellers based in northern Taiwan to reach the Andaman coast beaches of Patong, Kata and Kamala without a change of plane in Bangkok.

Tigerair Taiwan is the only carrier

Tigerair Taiwan runs the route on its own. It is a low-cost airline, so the basic fare covers a cabin bag only, and checked baggage, seat selection and meals are paid extras. Adding a bag while booking online costs less than paying at the airport, and that matters on a beach trip where luggage tends to grow on the way home.

The link is fairly new. The first Tigerair Taiwan flight to the island, IT503, landed at Phuket on 10 May 2023 with 190 passengers on board an Airbus A320, and the same aircraft flew back to Taipei that evening. Before that, the airline's only Thai destination after the pandemic was Bangkok's Don Mueang. Weekly frequency has moved between the summer and winter seasons since then, so look at the search results for your dates before fixing hotel nights.

Taoyuan Airport MRT express from Taipei Main Station

The Taoyuan Airport MRT is the quickest way out of Taipei. Express trains leave Taipei Main Station (A1) about every 15 minutes, stop at Airport Terminal 1 (A12) and Terminal 2 (A13), and run from 05:30 until the last express at 23:00. The ride to the airport takes about 35 to 40 minutes. Check which terminal Tigerair Taiwan is using on your booking, and plan to be at the check-in counter two to three hours before departure, the window Taoyuan Metro itself recommends.

About an hour from the airport to Patong or Kata

Phuket International Airport sits at the northern tip of the island, so most beach hotels are a drive away. Allow around an hour to Patong or Kata by taxi or minivan, longer when the roads are busy. Airports of Thailand, which runs the airport, lists several cheaper options in arrivals:

The Airport Bus Express goes straight to Patong Beach, with departures from the airport between 08:00 and 20:00. The Phuket Smart Bus serves the west-coast beaches from Surin down to Rawai. A separate airport bus runs roughly hourly into Phuket Town from 08:15 to 20:15, and public passenger vans cover Patong, Kata and Karon for solo travellers. Car rental desks are on the first floor if you plan to drive yourself.

30 days visa-free for Taiwan passports

Taiwan passport holders can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days. Thailand replaced its 60-day exemption with a 30-day exemption on 15 September 2026, covering 60 countries and territories including Taiwan. Other nationalities should check the current list on our Thailand visa page before booking.

Every non-Thai traveller also completes the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online before landing. The form is free, opens three days before your travel date and is filed on the official site, tdac.immigration.go.th. Avoid paid agents that copy the form.

One hour behind Taiwan, and timing the return

Thailand runs one hour behind Taiwan, on UTC+7, and neither side uses daylight saving, so the gap stays the same all year. A morning departure from Taoyuan lands in Phuket in the early afternoon local time.

For the return, Airports of Thailand advises reaching Phuket at least two hours before departure. Travellers carrying on to other parts of Asia can also fly from Phuket to Bangkok and connect from Suvarnabhumi, for example to Dhaka (see Bangkok to Dhaka flights).

Fact-checked by the bookingMentor Travel Desk Reviewed · Updated when rules or prices change

Checked against trusted sources:
The Phuket NewsTaoyuan Metro timetablePhuket International Airport

See all 5 sources
  1. The Phuket News: first Tigerair Taiwan flight
  2. Taoyuan Metro timetable
  3. Phuket International Airport (Airports of Thailand)
  4. TAT Newsroom: visa exemption rules from 15 September 2026
  5. Royal Thai Embassy: Thailand Digital Arrival Card

Taipei to Phuket flights at a glance

Tigerair Taiwan flies nonstop from Taipei (TPE) to Phuket (HKT). The 3,076 km flight takes about 4 hours 20 minutes.

Key facts for Taipei to Phuket flights
Flight time4h 20m nonstop
Distance3,076 km

Search Taipei to Phuket flights

Pick your dates to see the flights, times and fares available on this route.

Flights and fares for your dates Search the dates you want to fly to see the flights and fares available. Search flights

Airlines flying Taipei to Phuket

Every airline below flies nonstop.

CHECK ALL

Departure and arrival airports

TPE Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

Codes
IATA TPE
City
Taipei, Taiwan
Getting into town
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is about 40 km west of Taipei. The Taoyuan Airport MRT express reaches Taipei Main Station in roughly 35 to 40 minutes.
Time zone
UTC+8

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.

Phuket airport guide

How to book Taipei to Phuket for less

Practical points for booking this route.

Low-costbags are extra

Add bags when you book

Tigerair Taiwan charge for checked baggage. It is cheaper added online at booking than at the airport.

1airline on the route

Compare the total, not the headline fare

Put your dates into the search above and compare the price with baggage, seats and meals included, not just the base fare.

e-Visafor Bangladeshi passports

Apply for the Thai e-Visa early

Apply for the Thai e-Visa online well before you fly and fill in the Thailand Digital Arrival Card in the 72 hours before landing; airlines check both at check-in.

Travelers are asking

No questions yet about Taipei to Phuket flights. Ask the community or our travel team, and the answer will show here once it is published.

Be the first to ask

Our travel team answers questions about Taipei to Phuket flights

Reviews and questions

Contribute:
No reviews yet. Be the first to review this routeFlown Taipei to Phuket recently? Tell other travellers how check-in, the flight and the arrival went.

Need help?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Getting there

Tigerair Taiwan is the only airline on the nonstop route. Frequency changes between seasons, so check the flights for your dates in the search above.

General