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How to get fromPhuket to Cape Townby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Phuket to Cape Town by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Phuket International Airport

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    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane HKT - CPT
    21h 44m
    R 7,284–18,351

  2. Ferry, ferry to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry ferry
    3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane KBV - CPT
    26h 33m
    R 8,449–11,462

  3. Bus to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane HDY - CPT
    28h 17m
    R 12,355–31,517

  4. Ferry to Koh Samui Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    2. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane USM - CPT
    31h 12m
    R 11,832–58,084

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration20hAverage Duration
TicketR 6,577Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,632.8 km
  • Duration: 21h 44m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Cape Town, South Africa?

Qatar Airways, Emirates, and four other airlines fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) every 4 hours.

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