Travelling from Istanbul to Phuket International Airport (HKT): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Istanbul. Check out your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when searching for a flight from Istanbul to Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Around 9 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Istanbul to Phuket International Airport flight.
Phuket is four hours ahead of Istanbul. Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket, which follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) is the busiest route, with 6 direct services each week. You can get from IST to HKT on Turkish Airlines's 1:40am flight.
To ensure you get on your flight from Istanbul to HKT, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can hop on a direct flight from Istanbul to Phuket International Airport (HKT) departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Turkish Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Phuket International Airport jetting out of IST.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Turkish Airlines from IST to HKT.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Istanbul to HKT with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IST and HKT include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Split up your flight from Istanbul to Phuket International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and HKT are:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Istanbul to HKT flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.93%.
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Phuket International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near HKT and hit the pillow fast:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Phuket International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent to explore Phuket and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Phuket International Airport flight.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
The centre of Phuket is roughly 27 kilometres from Phuket International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Phuket International Airport is ج.م. 12,174. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 23,895. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To snap up cheap flights from Istanbul to HKT, book your flight ticket ten months before your departure date.
The best month for finding cheap Istanbul to Phuket International Airport tickets is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
Save time searching for cheap flight tickets from Istanbul to HKT by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Save on your flight from Istanbul to Phuket International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Phuket International Airport (HKT). Plan your visit to Phuket in April for a quieter experience.
Lock in an Istanbul to HKT flight ticket departing in March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Phuket to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Phuket International Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC and 30ºC.
More about Phuket
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Phuket International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Phuket:
V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters and Sunrise Beach are a couple of top attractions to add to your Phuket must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Paradise Beach.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Thailand you'll want to see. Around 161 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a trip to Surat Thani will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Masjid Jamek, Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another essential stop in Thailand and is around 193 kilometres east of Phuket. No journey is complete without seeing Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
