Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Phuket City from £348

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Thu, Jul 16
Johannesburg JNBPhuket City HKT
£348
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Mon, Jul 13
Johannesburg JNBPhuket City HKT
£348
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Sun, Jul 19
Johannesburg JNBPhuket City HKT
£385
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Tue, Jul 14
Johannesburg JNBPhuket City HKT
£385
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Mon, Jul 13
Johannesburg JNBPhuket City HKT
£388
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Wed, Jul 15
Johannesburg JNBPhuket City HKT
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Fri, Jul 17 – Thu, Jul 23
Johannesburg JNBPhuket City HKT
£809
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Thu, Jul 16 – Wed, Jul 22
Johannesburg JNBPhuket City HKT
£878
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Thu, Jul 16 – Tue, Jul 21
Johannesburg JNBPhuket City HKT
£899
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Mon, Jul 13 – Fri, Jul 17
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£899
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Mon, Jul 13 – Fri, Jul 17
Johannesburg JNBPhuket City HKT
£902
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Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
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How much do flights to Phuket City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£348

Cheapest round-trip

£809

Average round-trip

£897

Most popular airline

Qatar Airways

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

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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Phuket International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Khao Sok National Park

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Phuket City

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes

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
173
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
4 Jul
80%
29°C27°C
11 Jul
65%
29°C27°C
Sunday
5 Jul
71%
29°C27°C
12 Jul
84%
28°C27°C
Monday
6 Jul
82%
28°C26°C
13 Jul
83%
28°C27°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
76%
29°C26°C
14 Jul
81%
29°C27°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
67%
29°C27°C
15 Jul
76%
29°C27°C
Thursday
9 Jul
43%
29°C27°C
16 Jul
69%
29°C27°C
Friday
10 Jul
30°C27°C
17 Jul
65%
29°C27°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Phuket City. The most popular airlines for this route are Qatar Airways, Fly Safair, VietJet Air, Emirates, and Ethiopian Airlines. Johannesburg and Phuket City have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
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 Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
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 Johannesburg and Phuket City?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Phuket City with Qatar Airways, Fly Safair, VietJet Air, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Phuket City?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Phuket City?
Traveling between Johannesburg 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 Phuket City?
There are a number of airports in and around Phuket City. The main one is Phuket International and other nearby airports include Phuket International, Krabi, Surat Thani International, Ranong.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Phuket City depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Phuket City arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Phuket City depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Phuket City arrive?

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