How to get fromIstanbul to Phuketby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Phuket by plane, ferry, or bus

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Fly Istanbul to Phuket International Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane IST - HKT
14h 2m
฿8,624–15,159
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Phuket International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane SAW - HKT
17h 37m
฿8,127–19,174
Fly Istanbul to Krabi Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane IST - KBV
2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Rassada Pier Phuketferry
18h 46m
฿10,989–27,329
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Krabi Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane SAW - KBV
2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Rassada Pier Phuketferry
20h 32m
฿8,992–27,344
Fly Istanbul to Hat Yai, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane IST - HDY
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Phuket Transferbus
22h 22m
฿20,059–46,059

Istanbul (IST) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

32Weekly Planes

12h 19mAverage Duration

฿10,007Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7,790.9 km
Duration: 14h 2m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Phuket, Thailand?

Turkish Airlines, Bangkok Airways, and four other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) 5 times a day.

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Phuket(opens in a new window), Thailand(opens in a new window)

Phuket is a city in the southeast of Phuket Island, Thailand, and the capital of Phuket province. the city had a population of 79,308. It covers the subdistricts (tambons) Talat Yai and Talat Nuea of Mueang Phuket district. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Phuket

Phuket FantaSea(Opens in a new window)

Phuket FantaSea is a Thai nighttime cultural theme park located on the island of Phuket, in the south of the country. The park covers an area of 60 acres (20 ha) and includes a Thai culture theatrical show, a theme buffet restaurant, and a shopping street. The park was created at a cost of over THB 3,500 million (US$ 100 million) and was opened to the public on 20 December 1998.

Places to stay in Phuket

Ming Shou Boutique House(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

The Malika Hotel - SHA Extra Plus(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Novotel Phuket City Phokeethra(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Royal Phuket City Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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