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Cheapest time to fly from London 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 Duration16 h and 20 mFlights between London and Phuket take, on average, 16 h and 20 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£255Cheapest price for a flight between London and Phuket found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsGatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport, London Luton Airport, London City AirportFor flights from London to Phuket

Destination airportPhuket International AirportFor the route from London to Phuket

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

Airlines flying this routeTUI AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between London to Phuket

One-way average Price£684The average price for a flight London - Phuket at Opodo is £684, based on the price of last 6 months

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

Airlines that fly from London to Phuket

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 45.16 THB

1 THB = 0.02 GBP

Last checked on Mon 09/11

Distance: 6,155 mi

London airports

Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 mi

Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 mi

London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city centre: 30 mi

London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city centre: 28 mi

London City Airport (LCY)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Phuket airports

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

Find cheap flights from London to Phuket

London to Phuket flights reach Thailand's largest island, with fares starting from £255. There are no direct services to Phuket, so journeys typically connect in hubs such as Bangkok, Doha, Dubai or Singapore, and the average travel time is around 16 hours and 20 minutes. Popular carriers include Qatar Airways via Doha, Emirates via Dubai and Singapore Airlines, and our deals widget also shows options with CA.

Departing from London: airports

London Heathrow (LHR) and London Gatwick (LGW) are the main airports for long-haul routes. Heathrow is in the London Borough of Hillingdon and operates flights to Asia. The Heathrow Express from Paddington takes 15 minutes, and the Underground's Piccadilly line about 50 minutes.

London Gatwick sits south of central London, with carriers like British Airways.

Arriving in Phuket: from the airport to the city

Phuket International Airport (HKT) is about 32km from the city centre.

The Airport Bus Route 8411 runs into Phuket Town, departing directly from the stop outside arrivals. Taxis are available at the official rank, taking approximately 45 minutes to reach the city centre, and you can also arrange a private hire vehicle via local apps.

Entry requirements for Phuket

Thailand requires no visa for British passport holders on a tourist stay of up to 30 days. Visitors must have a passport valid for six months and complete a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before arrival.

Things to do in Phuket

Phuket mixes cultural landmarks with coastal activities. The Big Buddha, a 148ft statue reached by taxi or motorbike, has wide views of the island. Phuket Old Town has colourful Sino-Portuguese architecture, small shops and street food stalls.

For a quiet beach, head to Nai Harn; Kata Beach is the one for surfing. The monsoon months can disrupt boat travel to nearby islands, though October visitors can catch the Phuket Vegetarian Festival.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Phuket

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

When you fly from London to Phuket the average price is £684. 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 London to Phuket at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Phuket is 255 £. 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 London to Phuket?

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

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

The best time of the year to go to Phuket when flying from London 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 London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Phuket.

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

The total flight time between London and Phuket is of around 16 h and 20 m on average, considering an average distance of 6,155.18 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between London and Phuket?

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

Which are the airlines with flights from London to Phuket?

Airlines with direct flights departing from London to Phuket are:

Virgin Atlantic.
Virgin Atlantic.
Virgin Atlantic.

Etihad Airways

Qatar Airways
Oman Air

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