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Cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Phuket

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration12 h and 40 mFlights between Colombo and Phuket take, on average, 12 h and 40 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£187Cheapest price for a flight between Colombo and Phuket found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportBandaranaike International AirportWhen flying from Colombo to Phuket

Destination airportPhuket International AirportFor the route from Colombo to Phuket

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Colombo to Phuket

One-way average Price£226The average price for a flight Colombo - Phuket at Opodo is £226, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Phuket when departing from Colombo

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 45.16 THB

1 THB = 0.02 GBP

Last checked on Sat 07/11

Distance: 1,272 mi

Colombo airports

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)How far from city centre: 17 mi

Phuket airports

Phuket International Airport (HKT)How far from city centre: 18 mi

Book your Colombo to Phuket flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Colombo to Phuket (Thailand) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £187, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Colombo to Phuket takes roughly 5 h and 25 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Colombo–Phuket route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Arrival airport: Phuket International Airport (HKT)

The weather in Phuket

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Phuket, temperatures average around 34ºC in the warmest months and roughly 24ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 34ºC
Lows: down to 24ºC
Hottest month: March
Coldest month: January
Driest month: January
Wettest month: September

Tips for cheaper flights from Colombo to Phuket

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Colombo to Phuket:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Phuket. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Phuket

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Colombo to Phuket?

When you fly from Colombo to Phuket the average price is £226. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Colombo to Phuket at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Colombo to Phuket is 187 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Phuket?

The most popular months to book a flight from Colombo to Phuket are January, February and December, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Colombo to Phuket?

The best time of the year to go to Phuket when flying from Colombo depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Phuket from Colombo in terms of searches from our customer, followed by February and November. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, October and September are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Colombo - Phuket.

How long does the flight take to go from Colombo to Phuket?

The total flight time between Colombo and Phuket is of around 12 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,272.05 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Phuket compared to Colombo?

While in Colombo temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Phuket can experience temperatures up to 29º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 28º ºC in Phuket, compared to the 27º ºC average in Colombo.

Which airports have flights between Colombo and Phuket?

The main airport route flying between Colombo and Phuket is: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Phuket International Airport(HKT). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Colombo to Phuket?

Air Asia

Malaysia Airlines
Air India

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