Cheap flights from Melbourne to Phuket City from £158

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Tue, Mar 3
Melbourne MELPhuket City HKT
£158
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Fri, Mar 6
Melbourne MELPhuket City HKT
£176
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Thu, Mar 5
Melbourne MELPhuket City HKT
£176
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Tue, Mar 3
Melbourne MELPhuket City HKT
£176
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Sun, Mar 1
Melbourne MELPhuket City HKT
£176
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Tue, Mar 3
Melbourne MELPhuket City HKT
£195
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Tue, Mar 3 – Fri, Mar 6
Melbourne MELPhuket City HKT
£325
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Sun, Mar 1 – Fri, Mar 6
Melbourne MELPhuket City HKT
£343
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Tue, Mar 3 – Sat, Mar 7
Melbourne MELPhuket City HKT
£349
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Tue, Mar 3 – Fri, Mar 6
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Thu, Mar 5 – Mon, Mar 9
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How much do flights to Phuket City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£158

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£427

Cheapest round-trip

£325

Average round-trip

£369

Nonstop flights in February

£181 – £587

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)

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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
Melbourne
Arrive to
Phuket International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
7021 km
Worth visiting
Khao Sok National Park

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Melbourne to Phuket City in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 02.02Tue 03.02Wed 04.02Thu 05.02Fri 06.02Sat 07.02Sun 08.02
Jetstar Airways
---1---11---1
IndiGo Airlines
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Qantas
---------------------
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
Jetstar Airways
---1---11---1
IndiGo Airlines
---------------------
Qantas
---------------------
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
Jetstar Airways
---1---11---1
IndiGo Airlines
---1---11---1
Qantas
---1---11---1
Weekly flights: 12 totalDaily flights: 1.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
Jetstar Airways
---1---11---1
IndiGo Airlines
---1---1---------
Qantas
---1---1---------
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Phuket City

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
ScootTGWTRNo

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
171
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Feb
28°C25°C
14 Feb
73%
29°C25°C
Sunday
8 Feb
87%
29°C25°C
15 Feb
84%
29°C25°C
Monday
9 Feb
85%
30°C25°C
16 Feb
60%
29°C24°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
30°C24°C
17 Feb
83%
30°C25°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
87%
30°C25°C
18 Feb
85%
31°C25°C
Thursday
12 Feb
86%
29°C25°C
19 Feb
83%
30°C25°C
Friday
13 Feb
78%
30°C25°C
20 Feb
89%
30°C25°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Phuket City. The distance between Melbourne and Phuket City is 7021 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Singapore Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, and Scoot. Melbourne and Phuket City have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Melbourne to Phuket City?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melbourne and Phuket City takes around 8.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between Melbourne and Phuket City?
The flight distance between Melbourne and Phuket City is 7021 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Phuket City?
Several carriers operate flights between Melbourne and Phuket City. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Jetstar Airways, Qantas, IndiGo Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.
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 Melbourne?
Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin 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 Melbourne and Phuket City?
Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Phuket City with AirAsia, Singapore Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot.
When’s the best time to travel between Melbourne and Phuket City?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Phuket City?
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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Phuket City depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Phuket City arrive?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Phuket City depart?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Phuket City arrive?

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