Manchester, Greater Manchester to Phuket (MAN–HKT) — 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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.
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.
MAN–HKT had nonstop service from TUI Airways, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 6,201 miles in 12h 10m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BY TUI Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAN: BST · HKT: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Phuket.
British passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 60 days (extended from the previous 30-day allowance). No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A single 30-day extension is available at any Thai immigration office for THB 1,900 (about $53), giving a total possible stay of 90 days.
You need proof of onward travel (airline ticket out of Thailand within 60 days). Immigration can ask for proof of sufficient funds: THB 20,000 (about $560) in cash or equivalent per person, or THB 40,000 per family. This is rarely checked but enforced sporadically, especially at land borders. For longer stays, apply for a 60-day Single Entry Tourist Visa at the Thai embassy in London for GBP 30, or a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa for GBP 150 (valid 6 months, 60 days per entry).
Direct flights from London Heathrow to Bangkok (BKK) run about 11 hours 30 minutes on Thai Airways and British Airways. The Thai baht (THB) trades at roughly 35.5 THB per $1. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals, though hepatitis A and typhoid are recommended. Bangkok has two airports: Suvarnabhumi (BKK) handles most international flights, Don Mueang (DMK) handles budget carriers. Transfer between them takes 45 to 90 minutes by taxi or shuttle bus.
The Metrolink tram (Airport line) connects Manchester city centre (Piccadilly) to the airport in about 55 minutes for £4.50–£5.50, running until midnight. The dedicated rail service from Manchester Piccadilly takes only 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak) and runs frequently from 06:00 to 23:00. Direct trains also serve Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, and other northern cities.National Express coaches connect the airport to London Victoria (3h15, from £10) and many regional cities. Taxis from the city centre cost £25–40 depending on traffic. The airport is well-signed from the M56 motorway with on-site multi-storey parking (Terminal 1/2/3 all have adjacent structures).
MAN–HKT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAN to HKT
Manchester Airport (MAN) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) had nonstop service from TUI Airways, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
MAN to HKT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAN to HKT is about 12 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,201 miles (9,979 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad, Zayed and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.