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

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Phuket by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Phuket International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane MEL - HKT
    12h 54m
    ฿7,719–23,754

  2. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane MEL - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Rassada Pier Phuketferry ferry
    17h 53m
    ฿7,084–24,924

  3. Fly to Hat Yai, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane MEL - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Phuket Transferbus bus
    20h 59m
    ฿12,654–28,654

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration12h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket฿7,232Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 7,072.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 54m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Phuket, Thailand?

Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) every 4 hours.

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