Flights to and from Phuket
Bangkok - Phuket
Thai Airways has ten to twelve daily direct flights
from Bangkok to Phuket, making it the most flown
route. Almost all departures are around noon and in
the afternoon (tourists don't like to travel in the
early mornings). While departure times might change
every 6 months, the changes are likely to be minimal
while the frequency is basically maintained. Flight
time is around 1:15hr. The price of a one - way
ticket is about 2000 Baht.
Phuket - Bangkok
Thai Airways has eleven to thirteen daily non-stop
flights from Phuket to Bangkok. Departures are in
about equal intervals between 8:00 and 20:00. Flight
time is around 1:15hr. The price of a one - way
ticket is about 2000 Baht.
For other areas take a look at our transport pages
for the following: Phang Nga, Bangkok, Chiang Mai,
Koh Samui, Chiang Rai and Pattaya for local flights
to/from these destinations.
For more information on flight timetables etc.
telephone the department you require as follows:
International Flights: (Bangkok) 5351111, Domestic
Flights:(Bangkok) 5351253, Arrivals: (Bangkok)
5351301 and Departures: (Bangkok) 5351386.
International Flights
Phuket has international connections with Penang,
Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Departure tax
Domestic flights charge 30 Baht and International
flights, 500 Baht.
|
From BANGKOK to PHUKET
(with Thai Airways) |
|
Departure |
Arrival |
Flight TG |
Days |
|
07:00 |
08:30 |
267 |
Monday to Sunday |
|
08:00 |
09:20 |
203 |
Monday to Sunday |
|
09:00 |
10:20 |
921 |
Monday to Sunday |
|
10:00 |
11:20 |
207 |
Monday to Sunday |
|
11:00 |
12:20 |
209 |
Monday to Sunday |
|
13:00 |
14:20 |
211 |
Monday to Sunday |
|
14:00 |
15:20 |
213 |
Monday to Sunday |
|
15:00 |
16:20 |
215 |
Monday to Sunday |
|
16:00 |
17:20 |
405 |
Monday to Sunday |
|
16:20 |
17:40 |
997 |
Sunday |
|
17:00 |
18:20 |
641 |
Monday to Sunday |
|
18:20 |
19:40 |
221 |
Monday to Sunday |
|
21:00 |
22:20 |
225 |
Monday to Sunday |
|
From PHUKET to BANGKOK
(with Thai Airways) |
|
Departure |
Arrival |
Flight TG |
Days |
|
08:00 |
09:25 |
640 |
Monday to Sunday |
|
10:10 |
11:35 |
204 |
Monday to Sunday |
|
10:50 |
12:15 |
406 |
Monday to Sunday |
|
11:10 |
12:35 |
206 |
Monday to Sunday |
|
12:10 |
13:35 |
208 |
Monday to Sunday |
|
12:15 |
13:45 |
268 |
Monday To Sunday |
|
13:10 |
14:35 |
210 |
Monday to Sunday |
|
14:10 |
15:35 |
200 |
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sunday |
|
14:40 |
16:05 |
605 |
Wed, Fri and Sunday |
|
15:10 |
16;35 |
212 |
Monday to Sunday |
|
15:25 |
16:50 |
996 |
Monday and Saturday |
|
16:10 |
17:35 |
214 |
Monday to Sunday |
|
17:10 |
18:35 |
216 |
Monday to Sunday |
|
18:25 |
19:50 |
202 |
Tues, Wed, Fri & Sunday |
|
19:10 |
20:35 |
218 |
Monday to Sunday |
|
20:40 |
22:05 |
920 |
Monday to Sunday |
Phuket - Chiang Mai/Chiang Mai
- Phuket Thai Airways has non - stop flights
from Phuket to Chiang Mai four times a week.
Departure times might change occasionally but they
are minimal while the frequency is still maintained.
Flight time is around 2:05hrs.
Phuket - Hat Yai/Hat Yai - Phuket
Thai Airways has one to two daily non-stop flights
from Phuket to Hat Yai. Flight time is around 45min.
Phuket - Koh Samui/Phuket - Samui
Bangkok Airways has two flights daily from Phuket
to/from Koh Samui. Flight time is 40min.
Phuket - Krabi/Krabi - Phuket
There are a number of flights to/from Krabi and
Phuket. Flight time is 20 mins.
Phuket - Nakhon Si Thammarat/Nakhon Si
Thammarat - Phuket Thai Airways has a
direct flight from Phuket to Nakhon Si Thammarat three times a week.
There always is a stopover at Surat Thani. Flight time is around
1:40hr.
Phuket - Surat Thani/Surat Thani - Phuket
Thai Airways has one non-stop flight daily from Phuket to Surat
Thani. Flight time is around 35min.
Phuket - Trang/Trang - Phuket
Thai Airways has a non-stop flight from Phuket to Trang twice a
week. Flight time is around 40min.
Buses from Bangkok's
Southern Bus Terminal on Pinklao - Nakhon Chaisi Road (in Thonburi);
891km, 165 Baht, 7:30, 9:50, 15:05, 17:00, 18:45, 20:30, 22:30;
aircon 299 Baht, 18:45, 18:50; VIP 379 Baht, 17:30, 18:00.
Although there are buses, the most popular form of 'bus'
transport in Phuket, are songtaews or bus/trucks. These vehicles,
painted bright blue in Phuket are easily identifiable. They travel
on most of the main routes and as there are no 'true' bus stops can
be flagged down at any point along its route. These buses are cheap,
being anything from 10 Baht (U.S. 25 cents) for a short trip to
about 40 Baht for a lengthier journey.
TIP: For the truly adventurous traveller: Songtaews
inter-connect and one can travel at great lengths throughout the
country for very little.
Tuk - tuks,
small mini-vans, are a common mode of transport. These like the rest
of the public transport on the island, can be hailed anywhere along
a particular route. Within the city of Phuket, fares range between
20 and 40 Baht (U.S. 50 cents to U.S.$1.00). Outside the town, the
price is negotiable and it's a good idea to agree on the fare before
you climb in.
Motorcycle taxis
are everywhere. Easy to find, they hang around most of the busier
intersections and along most roadsides on the island. Again it is
wise to sort out the price before departure. A trip anywhere within
the boundaries of Phuket town is 20 Baht (U.S 50 cents).
Car and jeep rental
is reasonably priced and readily available. It is one of the best
ways to see the area. Check that the vehicle you are hiring is
covered by insurance. Unless hiring from a reliable source you may
find it isn't and as it is the driver's responsibility to pay all
damages if there's an accident, you may be in for a nasty surprise.
Motorbike rental
shops are easy to find and the bikes cheap to hire. Insurance cover
is not available for motorcycles and any damages incurred along with
medical bills are your responsibility. Renting a bike on Phuket may
cost you your life rather than a few Baht though. The motorbike
accident rate on the island was more than 10,000 in 1999 and nearly
200 of those were fatal.
Train There is no rail
service to Phuket. The nearest major railway stations are at Surat
Thani (6 hours northeast by road, 25 minutes by air) and Hat Yai (8
hours southeast by road, 20 minutes by air).
Boat to/from Phuket/Krabi
There is a direct boat service to/from Phuket/Krabi daily. The boat,
leaves Phuket each morning at 08.30 each morning and arrives at Ao
Nang Beach (south-west of Krabi Town) about 2 hours later. It
returns to Phuket in the afternoon at 15.00 and the service includes
a free shuttle service to Phuket Town. Tickets can be bought at the
Ao Nang Tourist Centre, telephone 075+637730 or contact Phuket
telephone: 076+232040 - 1. The cost is 350 baht one way.) For more
Krabi/Phi Phi transport info go to the Krabi transport pages.
NOTE:
The above timetables and costs are a guide only as
schedules and prices may change.
