Hong Kong to Phuket (HKG–HKT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HKG–HKT is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and Hong Kong Express Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,427 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific Also: AY, QR | 11 | 32Q | 3h35-3h45 | – | Oneworld | AY, QR |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines | 7 | 320 | 4h | – | – | – |
| UO Hong Kong Express Airways | 7 | 32Q | 3h35 | – | – | – |
| HB Harbor Airlines | 5 | 738 | 3h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Phuket from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→HKT | SZX→HKT | CAN→HKT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 24 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 48 | 4 | 21 |
| Flight time | 3h 35m | 3h 40m | 3h 35m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · HKT: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 5:00 PM in Phuket.
Hong Kong SAR passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for stays of up to 60 days. This can be extended by 30 days at a local immigration office for 1,900 THB. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival with at least 2 blank pages. You must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before entry.
Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.
HKG–HKT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to HKT
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, Harbor Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines and Hong Kong Express Airways. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HKG to HKT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to HKT ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,427 miles (2,297 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 92 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via KMG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).