What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Phuket?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Phuket is to fly which costs ฿14000 - ฿22000 and takes 19h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Phuket?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Phuket is to fly which takes 19h 59m and costs ฿14000 - ฿22000.

How far is it from Cairns to Phuket?

The distance between Cairns and Phuket is 5954 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Phuket?

It takes approximately 19h 59m to get from Cairns to Phuket, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Phuket?

Phuket is 3h behind Cairns. It is currently 9:06 AM in Cairns and 6:06 AM in Phuket.

Where can I stay near Phuket?

There are 7560+ hotels available in Phuket.

Cairns to Phuket - 2 ways to travel via plane, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Phuket by plane or ferry

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Fly to Phuket International Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane CNS - HKT
19h 59m
฿14,077–21,112
Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane CNS - KBV
2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Meeting Point to Jian Wanich Pierferry
25h 30m
฿11,742–56,282

Cairns (CNS) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

15Weekly Planes

18h 13mAverage Duration

฿10,189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,953.7 km
Duration: 19h 59m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Phuket, Thailand?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and Jetstar fly from Cairns (CNS) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) twice daily.

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