Phuket to Bangkok (HKT–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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HKT–BKK is served by 15 airlines with nonstop service. Thai Airways, MyTravel Airways and EVA Air lead the route. The flight covers 419 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TG Thai Airways | 56 | 320, 32Q | 1h30-1h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| VZ MyTravel Airways | 55 | 320, 321, 737 | 1h15-1h30 | – | – | – |
| BR EVA Air | 49 | 319, 320 | 1h30-1h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| PG Bangkok Airways | 46 | 319, 320 | 1h35 | – | – | – |
| FD Thai AirAsia | 42 | 320 | 1h10-1h35 | – | – | – |
| GF Gulf Air | 42 | 319, 320 | 1h30-1h35 | – | – | – |
| CI China Airlines | 39 | 319, 320 | 1h30-1h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AY Finnair | 35 | 319, 320 | 1h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
| EK Emirates | 28 | 319, 320 | 1h35 | – | – | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 28 | 319, 320 | 1h35 | – | – | – |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines | 28 | 319, 320 | 1h35 | – | – | – |
| BA British Airways | 14 | 320 | 1h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 14 | 319, 320 | 1h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AF Air France | 7 | 319 | 1h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| GA Garuda Indonesia | 7 | 320 | 1h35 | – | 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 | 15 | 14 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 490 | 176 | 28 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h 25m | 1h 10m |
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.