Phuket to Bangkok (HKT–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HKT–BKK is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Thai Airways, MyTravel Airways and Bangkok Airways lead the route. The flight covers 419 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TG Thai Airways Also: BR, GF, LY, MH, OS, OZ, TK | 95 | 319, 320, 32Q | 1h30-1h35 | – | Star Alliance | BR, GF, LY, MH, OS, OZ, TK |
| VZ MyTravel Airways | 66 | 321, 737 | 1h16-1h32 | – | – | – |
| PG Bangkok Airways Also: AF, AY, BA, BR, CI, CX, EK, EY, GF, HX, JL, KC, KL, LH, LX, LY, MH, OS, PR, QF, QR, TK, VN, WY | 46 | 319, 320 | 1h30-1h35 | – | – | AF, AY, BA, BR, CI, CX, EK, EY, GF, HX, JL, KC, KL, LH, LX, LY, MH, OS, PR, QF, QR, TK, VN, WY |
| FD Thai AirAsia | 14 | 320 | 1h30-1h35 | – | – | – |
| GA Garuda Indonesia | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bangkok from Phuket
| Metric | HKT→BKK | KBV→BKK | URT→BKK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKT | – | 46 mi | 90 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 29 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 806 | 238 | 21 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 25m | 1h 15m |
Travel Essentials
HKT: +07 · BKK: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Phuket, it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok.
Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.
Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.
Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.
HKT–BKK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Phuket to Bangkok: Thailand's Primary Domestic Trunk
HKT–BKK (across both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang) is Thailand's highest-volume domestic corridor and one of Southeast Asia's busiest short-haul routes. Thai AirAsia operates the most frequencies from Don Mueang, followed by Nok Air, Thai Lion Air, and Thai Smile. Thai Airways holds the full-service share from Suvarnabhumi. Combined, the two Bangkok airports receive over 80 weekly departures from Phuket during peak tourist season (November through April). Block time is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Seasonal Demand and Connection Patterns
The route has a pronounced seasonal pattern. November through April sees high tourist-driven demand as international visitors fly into Bangkok and connect to Phuket's beaches. The reverse pattern pushes summer traffic as Phuket-based workers travel to Bangkok during the slow monsoon season. The split between BKK and DMK is practically important: international connections at Suvarnabhumi are smooth, while Don Mueang is a domestic and regional hub only with no airside access to Suvarnabhumi. Bangkok's Airport Rail Link connects Suvarnabhumi to Phaya Thai station in 30 minutes for 45 baht.