Phuket to Bengaluru (HKT–BLR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HKT–BLR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo and Akasa Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,442 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6E IndiGo | 7 | 32N | 3h40 | – | – | – |
| QP Akasa Air | 7 | 7M8 | 4h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bengaluru from Phuket
| Metric | HKT→BLR | KBV→BLR | LGK→BLR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKT | – | 46 mi | 157 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 3 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 40m | 3h 35m | 3h 50m |
Travel Essentials
HKT: +07 · BLR: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Phuket, it's 4.5:00 PM in Bengaluru.
Thai passport holders need a visa to enter India. The easiest option is the e-Visa, applied for online at indianvisaonline.gov.in. The e-Tourist visa costs $25 for 30 days or $40 for 1 year (multiple entry). Processing takes 3 to 5 business days. You receive the e-Visa by email and show the printout at immigration. E-Visa entry is available at 28 designated airports including Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Bangalore (BLR), Chennai (MAA), and Kolkata (CCU). Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages.
The 30-day e-Visa allows double entry. The 1-year e-Visa allows multiple entries with stays of up to 90 days per visit. A 5-year e-Visa ($80, multiple entry, 90 days per visit) is also available. For those who prefer, the traditional tourist visa can be obtained at the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Bangkok on Sukhumvit Soi 23, costing THB 3,500 for 6 months multiple entry.
Direct flights from Bangkok to Delhi run about 4 hours 30 minutes on Air India, Thai Airways, IndiGo, and Thai AirAsia. Bangkok to Mumbai runs about 4 hours 15 minutes on Air India and Thai Airways. Bangkok to Kolkata is just 2 hours 30 minutes on IndiGo and Thai AirAsia. India uses the Indian rupee (INR), trading at roughly 2.4 INR per THB 1. ATMs are abundant. Card payments work at hotels, malls, and restaurants, but carry cash for street vendors and auto-rickshaws. No mandatory vaccinations for entry from Thailand. Delhi's metro costs INR 10 to INR 60 per ride. Mumbai's suburban trains cost INR 5 to INR 15. Ride-hailing apps (Ola, Uber) work across all major cities.
BMTC Vayu Vajra buses depart from outside the arrivals exit to multiple city destinations including Majestic bus station, Kempegowda Station (City Railway), Whitefield, and Electronic City for INR 250–320. Ola and Uber operate from a designated pick-up zone; fares to the city centre run INR 600–1,000 but surge pricing during peak hours can double this. Prepaid taxis are available at a fixed-rate desk inside arrivals.The Metro Yellow Line airport extension provides faster access to central Bengaluru; verify current operating hours and frequency. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. Allow extra time for traffic on exit; the BIAL access road is a known bottleneck.
Tropical highland climate. Bengaluru's elevation (920 m) keeps temperatures moderate year-round. Summers (March–May) are the hottest at 28–36°C. The southwest monsoon (June–September) brings heavy daily rainfall with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays. A weaker northeast monsoon affects October–November.
Winters (December–February) are pleasant and dry at 15–26°C. This is the most comfortable and operationally reliable season. Visibility is generally good outside monsoon months. Bengaluru carries unusually heavy air traffic year-round. Build buffer time for potential congestion even in good weather.
HKT–BLR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKT to BLR
Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo and Akasa Air. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
HKT to BLR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKT to BLR ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,442 miles (2,321 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via DMK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Krabi (KBV) and Langkawi (LGK).