Cheap flights from Columbus to Phuket City from £500

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Thu, Apr 23
Columbus CMHPhuket City HKT
£500
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Sun, Apr 19
Columbus CMHPhuket City HKT
£503
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Wed, Apr 22
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£509
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Mon, Apr 20
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£517
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Fri, Apr 24
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£560
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Sat, Apr 25 – Mon, May 4
Columbus CMHPhuket City HKT
£1,393
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Thu, Apr 23 – Thu, Apr 30
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£1,427
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Fri, Apr 24 – Thu, Apr 30
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£1,499
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Thu, Apr 23 – Wed, Apr 29
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Fri, Apr 24 – Wed, Apr 29
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How much do flights to Phuket City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£500

Cheapest round-trip

£1,393

Average round-trip

£1,593

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Cathay Pacific

Getting from Phuket airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and private transfer. Best value: Airport Bus and shared minivan.

Phuket is served by Phuket International Airport (HKT), located approximately 32 km northwest of Phuket Town. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations including taxis, minivans, buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 45 minutes to over an hour depending on traffic conditions and your final destination. Phuket Town serves as the main urban center, though many travelers also head to beach areas such as Patong, Kata, or Karon.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-90 min

฿100-฿170 (THB 100 to Phuket Town, THB 170 to Patong (approx. USD 3–5))

every 60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

60-90 min

฿180-฿250 (per person; varies by destination (approx. USD 5–7))

on-demand when full (traffic dependent)

solo travelers on a budget

45-75 min

฿600-฿1,000 (metered fare plus THB 100 airport surcharge (approx. USD 17–29))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

45-75 min

฿800-฿1,200 (fixed fare by zone (approx. USD 23–35))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

comfort with fixed pricing

45-75 min

฿500-฿900 (varies by demand and destination (approx. USD 14–26))

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

45-70 min

฿1,000-฿1,800 (pre-booked; varies by vehicle and destination (approx. USD 29–52))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

families and groups

45-70 min

฿800-฿2,000 (per day; varies by vehicle type (approx. USD 23–58))

on-demand at airport (traffic dependent)

exploring the island

Notes:

  • Prices in THB; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic between the airport and beach areas can be heavy, especially during peak tourist season (November to April).
  • Metered taxis charge a THB 100 airport surcharge on top of the meter fare.
  • The Smart Bus operates along a fixed route with stops at major beaches and Phuket Town.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Phuket City

Depart from
John Glenn Columbus International
Arrive to
Phuket International
Average flights per week
333
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Khao Sok National Park

Check-in for a flight from Columbus to Phuket City

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Korean AirKALKEYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Phuket City

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C24°C
February29°C25°C
March30°C26°C
April30°C26°C
May29°C27°C
June29°C27°C
July28°C26°C
August28°C26°C
September28°C26°C
October28°C26°C
November28°C25°C
December28°C25°C
Hottest Month
30°C
March
Coldest month
24°C
January
Sunny days
172
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
81%
30°C27°C
18 Apr
30°C27°C
Sunday
12 Apr
30°C27°C
19 Apr
89%
29°C27°C
Monday
13 Apr
30°C27°C
20 Apr
30°C27°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
30°C27°C
21 Apr
30°C27°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
30°C27°C
22 Apr
30°C27°C
Thursday
16 Apr
30°C27°C
23 Apr
30°C27°C
Friday
17 Apr
30°C27°C
24 Apr
30°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from John Glenn Columbus International, or Rickenbacker International when they travel from Columbus to Phuket City. The most popular airlines for this route are Cathay Pacific, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Korean Air. Columbus and Phuket City have 333 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Columbus?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Columbus and London, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Glasgow, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Istanbul, Medellín, São Paulo, Tampa, Fort Myers, Dallas, Charleston, Lima, Chicago, Seattle, Houston, Madrid.
What are the most popular routes to and from Phuket City?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Phuket City and Bangkok, London, Chiang Mai, Manchester, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Ko Samui, Perth, Chiang Rai Province, Da Nang, Siem Reap, Manila, Hong Kong, Dubai, Glasgow.
Which airports are there in Columbus?
Columbus is mainly served by John Glenn Columbus International. But there are other airports nearby, including Rickenbacker International, Columbus Air Force Base.
What airports are near Columbus?
The main airport in Columbus is John Glenn Columbus International. It is also served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Fort Wayne International, Yeager, Dayton International, Toledo Express, Tri-State, North Central West Virginia.
What airports are near Phuket City?
The main airport in Phuket City is Phuket International. It is also served by Phuket International, Krabi, Surat Thani International, Ranong.
Which airlines fly between Columbus and Phuket City?
Currently, you can fly between Columbus and Phuket City with Cathay Pacific, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Etihad Airways, Korean Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Columbus and Phuket City?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Columbus and Phuket City, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Columbus and Phuket City?
Traveling between Columbus and Phuket City, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Columbus?
There are a number of airports in and around Columbus. The main one is John Glenn Columbus International and other nearby airports include Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Fort Wayne International, Yeager, Dayton International, Toledo Express, Tri-State, North Central West Virginia
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