Several airlines are operating international flights to Phuket International Airport (HKT) since Phuket reopened its doors to travelers who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 without the mandatory quarantine under Phuket Test & Go (Exemption from Quarantine) and Phuket Sandbox scheme.
Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and an attractive tourist destination for travelers around the world. The Phuket International Airport is located north of Phuket Island, 32 km northwest of the city center of Phuket. It is the only international airport in Phuket and has many flights from all over Asia and Europe. This resort island is finally allowing foreign travelers to visit it when arriving by air, but there are still significant restrictions.
As per Phuket Sandbox conditions, you are eligible to fly to Phuket and get an exemption from quarantine if you have been fully vaccinated. Instead of being quarantined at the Alternative Quarantine (AQ) hotel, you are allowed to roam the entire island. However, you must stay at SHA Extra Plus Hotels on the island before traveling to other areas of Thailand.
International Flights to Phuket
Many airlines are starting to offer reasonable and comfortable air travel to Phuket. The list of international flights to / from Phuket as of March 2022 is the following:
Singapore (SIN) - Phuket (HKT)
1. Singapore Airlines
Flight: SQ728/727
Route: SIN-HKT-SIN
Scheduled arrival (local time): 10:45
Scheduled departure (local time): 18:15
Flight Days: Daily
Flight: SQ738/735
Route: SIN-HKT-SIN
Scheduled arrival (local time): 18:15
Scheduled departure (local time): 19:05
Flight Days: Daily
2. Etihad Airways
Flight: EY430/430
Route: AUH-HKT-BKK
Scheduled arrival (local time): 10:10
Scheduled departure (local time): 11:40
Flight Days: THU, FRI, SUN Daily
Flight: EY431/431
Route: SIN-HKT-SIN
Scheduled arrival (local time): 22:10
Scheduled departure (local time): 23:30
Flight Days: THU, FRI, SUN Daily
3. Emirates Airlines
Flight: EK378/378
Route: DXB-HKT-BKK
Scheduled arrival (local time): 12:10
Scheduled departure (local time): 13:45
Flight Days: Daily
Flight: EK396/397
Route: DXB-HKT-DXB
Scheduled arrival (local time): 20:35
Scheduled departure (local time): 22:10
Flight Days: MON/TUE/WED/SAT
Flight: EK379/379
Route: BKK-HKT-DXB
Scheduled arrival (local time): 22:40
Scheduled departure (local time): 00:10+1
Flight Days: Daily
4. EL Al Airlines
Flight: LY081/081
Route: TLV-HKT-BKK
Scheduled arrival (local time): 13:45
Scheduled departure (local time): 15:05
Flight Days: THU/SUN
Flight: LY082/082
Route: BKK-HKT-TLV
Scheduled arrival (local time): 22:10
Scheduled departure (local time): 23:30
Flight Days: THU/SUN
5. Qatar Airways
Flight: QR842/842
Route: DOH-HKT-KUL
Scheduled arrival (local time): 06:30
Scheduled departure (local time): 08:00
Flight Days: THU/SUN
Flight: QR843/843
Route: KUL-HKT-DOH
Scheduled arrival (local time): 22:25
Scheduled departure (local time): 23:55
Flight Days: THU/SUN
Flight: QR978/978
Route: DOH-HKT-SIN
Scheduled arrival (local time): 12:35
Scheduled departure (local time): 14:05
Flight Days: Daily
Flight: QR979/979
Route: SIN-HKT-DOH
Scheduled arrival (local time): 19:15
Scheduled departure (local time): 20:45
Flight Days: Daily
6. THAI Airways
Flight: TG963/963
Route: ARN-HKT-BKK
Scheduled arrival (local time): 06:55
Scheduled departure (local time): 08:25
Flight Days: FRI/SUN
Flight: TG953/953
Route: CPH-HKT-BKK
Scheduled arrival (local time): 06:55
Scheduled departure (local time): 08:25
Flight Days: THU/SAT
Flight: TG926
Route: HKT-FRA
Scheduled arrival (local time): -
Scheduled departure (local time): 12:45
Flight Days: WED/FRI/SUN
Flight: TG916/916
Route: HKT-LHR
Scheduled arrival (local time): -
Scheduled departure (local time): 13:15
Flight Days: FRI/SUN
Flight: TG927/927
Route: FRA-HKT-BKK
Scheduled arrival (local time): 14:10
Scheduled departure (local time): 15:40
Flight Days: MON/THU/SAT
Flight: TG478/478
Route: SYD-HKT-BKK
Scheduled arrival (local time): 14:40
Scheduled departure (local time): 16:10
Flight Days: WED/FRI/SUN
Flight: TG917/917
Route: LHR-HKT-BKK
Scheduled arrival (local time): 16:25
Scheduled departure (local time): 17:55
Flight Days: SAT/SUN
Flight: TG477
Route: HKT-SYD
Scheduled arrival (local time): -
Scheduled departure (local time): 18:50
Flight Days: TUE/THU/SAT
Flight: TG962
Route: HKT-ARN
Scheduled arrival (local time): -
Scheduled departure (local time): 00:05
Flight Days: THU/SAT
Flight: TG952
Route: HKT-CPH
Scheduled arrival (local time): -
Scheduled departure (local time): 00:10
Flight Days: WED/FRI
7. Jetstar Asia Airways
Flight: 3K535/536
Route: SIN-HKT-SIN
Scheduled arrival (local time): 15:30
Scheduled departure (local time): 16:10
Flight Days: SUN
Flight: 3K537/538
Route: SIN-HKT-SIN
Scheduled arrival (local time): 21:15
Scheduled departure (local time): 21:55
Flight Days: WED/FRI/SAT
8. Scoot Tigerair
Flight: TR652/653
Route: SIN-HKT-SIN
Scheduled arrival (local time): 20:05
Scheduled departure (local time): 20:45
Flight Days: MON/WED/THU/SUN
Flight: TR652/653
Route: SIN-HKT-SIN
Scheduled arrival (local time): 20:10
Scheduled departure (local time): 21:00
Flight Days: TUE/FRI/SAT
9. FINN AIR
Flight: AY153/154
Route: ARN-HKT-ARN
Scheduled arrival (local time): 10:00
Scheduled departure (local time): 11:45
Flight Days: WED
Flight: AY153/154
Route: ARN-HKT-ARN
Scheduled arrival (local time): 10:30
Scheduled departure (local time): 12:15
Flight Days: MON/FRI
Flight: AY151/152
Route: HEL-HKT-HEL
Scheduled arrival (local time): 10:30
Scheduled departure (local time): 12:15
Flight Days: THU/SAT/SUN
Flight: AY151/152
Route: HEL-HKT-HEL
Scheduled arrival (local time): 10:50
Scheduled departure (local time): 12:30
Flight Days: THE
10. Air Astana
Flight: KC563/534
Route: ALA-HKT-ALA
Scheduled arrival (local time): 09:10
Scheduled departure (local time): 10:40
Flight Days: MON/TUE/THU/SAT/SUN
11. Siberia Airlines
Flight: S76329/6330
Route: IKT-HKT-IKT
Scheduled arrival (local time): 19:40
Scheduled departure (local time): 22:20
Flight Days: THU
Flight: S76329/6330
Route: IKT-HKT-IKT
Scheduled arrival (local time): 20:40
Scheduled departure (local time): 21:40
Flight Days: THE
Flight: S76265/6266
Route: VVO-HKT-VVO
Scheduled arrival (local time): 20:40
Scheduled departure (local time): 21:40
Flight Days: MON/SUN
Flight: S75711/5712
Route: OVB-HKT-OVB
Scheduled arrival (local time): 20:40
Scheduled departure (local time): 21:40
Flight Days: THU/SAT
Flight: S76421/6422
Route: UUD-HKT-UUD
Scheduled arrival (local time): 20:40
Scheduled departure (local time): 21:40
Flight Days: MON
12. Aeroflot - Russian Airlines
Flight: SU274/275
Route: SVO-HKT-SVO
Scheduled arrival (local time): 08:45
Scheduled departure (local time): 10:45
Flight Days: MON/THU/SAT
13. Edelweiss Air
Flight: WK050/051
Route: ZRH-HKT-ZRH
Scheduled arrival (local time): 06:50
Scheduled departure (local time): 08:30
Flight Days: MON/THU
14. AirAsia Berhad
Flight: AK824/825
Route: KUL-HKT-KUL
Scheduled arrival (local time): 13:00
Scheduled departure (local time): 13:30
Flight Days: WED/SUN
15. Turkish Airlines
Flight: TK172/173
Route: IST-HKT-IST
Scheduled arrival (local time): 15:40
Scheduled departure (local time): 22:45
Flight Days: WED/SAT
16. TUI fly Nordic
Flight: 6B355/356
Route: ARN-HKT-ARN
Scheduled arrival (local time): 06:50
Scheduled departure (local time): 09:00
Flight Days: SAT
Flight: 6B515/516
Route: GOT-HKT-GOT
Scheduled arrival (local time): 15:45
Scheduled departure (local time): 17:45
Flight Days: MON
17. Malaysia Airlines
Flight: MH786/787
Route: KUL-HKT-KUL
Scheduled arrival (local time): 09:50
Scheduled departure (local time): 10:30
Flight Days: THU/SAT
18. Jetstar Airways
Flight: JQ27/28
Route: SYD-HKT-SYD
Scheduled arrival (local time): 20:10
Scheduled departure (local time): 21:40
Flight Days: MON/WED/SAT
Flight: JQ17/18
Route: MEL-HKT-MEL
Scheduled arrival (local time): 20:10
Scheduled departure (local time): 21:40
Flight Days: TUE/THU/SUN
19. TUI Airways
Flight: BY086/087
Route: LGW-HKT-LGW
Scheduled arrival (local time): 06:50
Scheduled departure (local time): 09:00
Flight Days: SAT
20. Ural Airlines
Flight: U67445/7474
Route: VVO-HKT-IKT-SVX
Scheduled arrival (local time): 13:35
Scheduled departure (local time): 15:15
Flight Days: WED
Flight: U67447/7448
Route: IKT-HKT-IKT
Scheduled arrival (local time): 16:35
Scheduled departure (local time): 18:30
Flight Days: SAT
Flight: U67473/7446
Route: SVX-IKT-HKT-VVO
Scheduled arrival (local time): 17:55
Scheduled departure (local time): 19:50
Flight Days: TUE
21. Thai VietJet Air
*International freight flights
Flight: VZ8100
Route: HKT-CAN
Scheduled arrival (local time): -
Scheduled departure (local time): 20:55
Flight Days: DAILY
If you wish to travel to Thailand on one of the above-mentioned flights, you need to contact the airlines directly to see if they can accommodate you. There should be more airlines adding flights to Phuket later, so check the airline websites to confirm about Phuket Sandbox flight availability and for the most up to date information.
How to Transit from Bangkok to Phuket?
In normal times, most domestic airlines operated multiple flights per day between Phuket and Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai and other main destinations in Thailand.
However, currently all travelers from abroad must travel on direct international flights to Phuket. Transiting via Bangkok might be possible in the future when Thailand gradually reopens more pilot destinations to fully vaccinated international travelers.
Book Flights to Phuket
It is recommended to book flights to Phuket directly with the airlines. The cost of tickets to Phuket depends on the season, the city of departure, the airline and the availability of seats. You should check for flight tickets and book them well in advance as you need to prepare all supporting documents before your departure date.
Thailand Pass
All travelers to Phuket must obtain the Thailand Pass. You should also carefully check all the details about entry requirements and mandatory documents for entering Thailand via Phuket Sandbox.
Phuket Hotels
SHA Extra Plus (SHA++) Hotels in Phuket
To ensure safety, vaccinated travelers need to stay at SHA Extra Plus certified hotels in Phuket, as SHA Extra Plus certification guarantees that the services of the hotel meet the safety measures to control COVID-19, and at least 70% of their workforce has been fully vaccinated.
Some of the best rated Phuket SHA Extra Plus hotels:
- Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort - Located in Patong Beach, a few steps from Patong Beach, this resort features accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center.
- Baan Laimai Beach Resort & Spa - This resort occupies a prime position in Patong’s shopping district, steps from popular Patong Beach. It features a large lagoon pool with pool bar and 3 dining options.
- Casa Blanca Boutique Hotel - Housed in a charming colonial building, a stroll from Phuket Old Town, this boutique Hotel offers beautiful boutique accommodations with private balcony and views.
The full list of SHA Extra Plus certified hotels can be found here: Phuket Sandbox Hotels.
Quarantine Hotels in Phuket
Unvaccinated passengers arriving at Phuket International Airport need to book a place to be quarantined at one of Phuket Alternative Quarantine (AQ) Hotels.
What you need to present at airlines check-in counter and upon arrival in Thailand?
Please note that having plane tickets does not guarantee entry to Thailand, as travelers must have all the required documents to enter Thailand. You need to provide the following documents at the check-in counter:
- Thailand Pass for Phuket Sandbox
- Confirmation of SHA Extra Plus hotel or quarantine facility booking
- Confirmation of paid RT-PCR test
- COVID-19-Free Health Certificate, with a laboratory output indicating that COVID-19 is not detected (COVID test must be done by RT-PCR method), issued within 72 hours before departure (not required from 1 April 2022)
- Health Insurance Policy with the coverage of medical treatment in Thailand, in the minimum amount of 20,000 USD or equivalent. You can find more information here: COVID-19 Insurance for Traveling to Thailand
- Visa / re-entry permit or to be eligible for Visa Exemption
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