How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Phuketby plane or ferry

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

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Fly to Phuket International Airport
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1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane BKI - HKT
6h 38m
฿3,848–13,317
Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane BKI - KBV
2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Rassada Pier Phuketferry
8h 42m
฿5,113–18,487

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

55Weekly Planes

6h 15mAverage Duration

฿3,664Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,019.5 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Phuket, Thailand?

AirAsia, Scoot Tigerair, and three other airlines fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) every 4 hours.

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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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