Melbourne to Phuket (MEL–HKT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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6E3978
6E IndiGo
788
3:15 PM
AEDT T2
8:05 PM
+07
8h 50m
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JQ17
JQ Jetstar
788
3:15 PM
AEDT T2
8:05 PM
+07
8h 50m
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JQ18
JQ Jetstar
788
9:45 PM
+07 TI
10:05 AM+1
AEDT
8h 20m
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6E IndiGo
788
9:45 PM
+07 TI
10:05 AM+1
AEDT
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Melbourne to Phuket
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 4,358 mi 8h 50m nonstop -4h behind 18 1-stop hubs

MEL–HKT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 4,358 miles in approximately 8h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEL–HKT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 5 788 8h50 – – –
JQ Jetstar 5 788 8h50 – – –
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – 6E, JQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E + JQ (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEL to HKT direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEL to HKT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
NKG ~18h 20m KUL ~20h 30m CAN ~23h 40m TPE ~24h 35m BKK ~25h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
789
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Phuket is 4 hours behind Melbourne.
MEL: AEDT · HKT: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 2:00 PM in Phuket.
Distance & Flight Time
4,358 mi / 7,013 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 50m.
Getting to MEL

No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.

Facts

MEL–HKT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Melbourne to Phuket route.
Route details
Distance4,358 mi / 7,013 km
Flight time8h 50m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: MEL
Full nameMelbourne Airport
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
Destination: HKT
Full namePhuket International Airport
IATA / ICAOHKT / VTSP
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr17.2M
Elevation82 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEL to HKT flights.
Nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport to Phuket International Airport take approximately 8h 50m. The route covers 4,358 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo and Jetstar.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from MEL to HKT. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NKG, KUL, CAN, TPE, BKK, TFU, SYD, PER, PEK, HKG, SIN, ICN, DEL, PVG, DOH, AUH, HGH and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Phuket is 4 hours behind Melbourne.
Yes, return flights from HKT to MEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MEL to HKT

Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo and Jetstar. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MEL to HKT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEL to HKT ranges from 8 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,358 miles (7,013 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via NKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.