How to get fromSouth Africa to Phuketby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from South Africa to Phuket by plane, ferry, or bus

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Fly Johannesburg International Airport to Phuket International Airport
best
1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane JNB - HKT
15h 31m
฿11,856–48,035
Fly Johannesburg International Airport to Krabi Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane JNB - KBV
2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Rassada Pier Phuketferry
19h 31m
฿11,221–30,205
Fly King Shaka International Airport to Phuket International Airport
1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane DUR - HKT
19h 51m
฿15,474–46,557
Fly Johannesburg International Airport to Hat Yai, bus
1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane JNB - HDY
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Phuket Transferbus
23h 56m
฿16,791–89,935
Fly Port Elizabeth to Phuket International Airport
1. Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane PLZ - HKT
18h 40m
฿15,187–45,244
Fly Pietermaritzburg to Phuket International Airport
1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane PZB - HKT
19h 29m
฿13,119–90,164

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

40Weekly Planes

16h 33mAverage Duration

฿9,400Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,520.9 km
Duration: 15h 31m

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

Singapore Airlines, Etihad, and two other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) 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)

8.1Very 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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