Abu Dhabi to Phuket (AUH–HKT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EY Etihad
32Q
2:10 AM
+04 TA
11:45 AM
+07
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EY412
EY Etihad
781
10:15 AM
+04 TPIER
7:51 PM
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ET Ethiopian
351
10:15 AM
+04 TPIER
7:30 PM
+07
6h 15m
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EY Etihad
789
1:50 PM
+04 TPIER
11:05 PM
+07
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ET Ethiopian
781
1:55 PM
+04 TA
11:40 PM
+07
6h 45m
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EY Etihad
789
10:00 PM
+04 TA
7:15 AM+1
+07
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EY Etihad
789
3:10 AM
+07 TI
6:45 AM
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6h 35m
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EY Etihad
789
8:35 AM
+07 TI
12:00 PM
+04
6h 25m
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EY Etihad
32Q
3:30 PM
+07 TI
7:35 PM
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7h 5m
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EY413
EY Etihad
789
9:00 PM
+07 TI
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ET Ethiopian
781
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Abu Dhabi to Phuket
2 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 3,091 mi 6h 15m nonstop +3h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

AUH–HKT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 3,091 miles in approximately 6h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–HKT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 28 32Q, 781, 789 6h15-6h36 – – –
ET Ethiopian Airlines 14 351, 781 6h15-6h45 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – EY
351 Airbus A350-1000 – ET
781 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner – ET, EY
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (28 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: ET (14 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to HKT direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to HKT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
BLR ~13h 25m HYD ~14h 25m CCU ~15h 22m SIN ~15h 40m CNX ~16h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,411
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Phuket from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Phuket International Airport.
Metric AUH→HKT DXB→HKT
Distance from AUH – 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4
Weekly flights 42 42
Flight time 6h 15m 6h 5m
Dubai (DXB) to Phuket flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Phuket International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Phuket is 3 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · HKT: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 9:00 PM in Phuket.
Distance & Flight Time
3,091 mi / 4,975 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 15m to 6h 45m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism. Extensions of 30 additional days can be obtained at immigration offices within Thailand. Passport must have at least 6 months validity and travelers must show proof of onward travel. Overstaying incurs fines and potential entry bans.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–HKT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Phuket route.
Route details
Distance3,091 mi / 4,975 km
Flight time6h 15m to 6h 45m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights42 out / 35 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: HKT
Full namePhuket International Airport
IATA / ICAOHKT / VTSP
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr17.2M
Elevation82 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to HKT flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Phuket International Airport take approximately 6h 15m to 6h 45m. The route covers 3,091 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from AUH to HKT. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BLR, HYD, CCU, SIN, CNX, KUL, BOM, DEL, MCT, DOH, TPE, BKK, COK, CPH, MAN, ICN, HKG, PVG, PEK, DXB, TLV, CDG, SYD, FRA and MEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Phuket is 3 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from HKT to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to HKT

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

AUH to HKT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to HKT ranges from 6 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,091 miles (4,975 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via BLR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).