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There are 3 ways to get from Phuket to Istanbul by plane or ferry

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Fly Phuket International Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Istanbul (IST)plane HKT - IST
14h 33m
₺13,184–24,237
Fly Phuket International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane HKT - SAW
16h 55m
₺12,187–33,260
Ferry, ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry
3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Istanbul (IST)plane KBV - IST
19h 41m
₺14,139–37,830

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

31Weekly Planes

12h 37mAverage Duration

₺11,977Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7,790.9 km
Duration: 14h 33m

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

Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and three other airlines fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day.

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Istanbul(opens in a new window), Türkiye(opens in a new window)

The Turkish city is a traveller’s dream. A visit to the world-famous Blue Mosque is a must, along with Topkapi Palace and church-turned-mosque-turned-museum Hagia Sophia. Transport yourself to ancient times in the Grand Bazaar, walk through the fascinating Basilica Cistern, wander down Istiklal Avenue in the heart of the city, and take a river cruise down the Bosphorus. Rejuvenate your body at a local hammam or Turkish bath, sip on some divine Turkish coffee and feast on delicious food and baklava, before checking out the city’s thriving nightlife scene.

Things to do in Istanbul

Mall of Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

The Mall of İstanbul (with a dotted capital I, the Turkish spelling of the word İstanbul; abbreviated form MOİ) is a mixed-use development in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul, centered around one of Turkey's largest shopping malls with of gross leasable area.

Places to stay in Istanbul

Merdan Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Şar Pansiyon(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Alpinn Hotel Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Yılsam Sultanahmet Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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