Cheap flights from Penang to Phuket City from £59

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Mon, May 25
Penang PENPhuket City HKT
£59
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Sun, May 24
Penang PENPhuket City HKT
£72
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Sun, May 24
Penang PENPhuket City HKT
£72
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Mon, May 25
Penang PENPhuket City HKT
£73
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Fri, May 29
Penang PENPhuket City HKT
£75
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Mon, May 25
Penang PENPhuket City HKT
£79
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Mon, May 25 – Wed, May 27
Penang PENPhuket City HKT
£112
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Mon, May 25 – Wed, May 27
Penang PENPhuket City HKT
£120
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Mon, May 25 – Fri, May 29
Penang PENPhuket City HKT
£123
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Sun, May 24 – Wed, May 27
Penang PENPhuket City HKT
£124
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Sun, May 24 – Wed, May 27
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Penang PENPhuket City HKT
£132
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How much do flights to Phuket City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£59

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£81

Cheapest round-trip

£112

Average round-trip

£126

Nonstop flights in May

£37 – £65

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
Penang International
Arrive to
Phuket International
Average flights per week
277
Flight distance
381 km
Worth visiting
Khao Sok National Park

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
AirAsia
1---1---1---1
Firefly
1---------1------
Malaysia Airlines
1---------1------
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
AirAsia
1---1---------1
Firefly
1---1---1------
Malaysia Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
AirAsia
1---1---------1
Firefly
1---------1---1
Malaysia Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
AirAsia
1---1---1---1
Firefly
1---------1---1
Malaysia Airlines
------------1---1
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Penang to Phuket City

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
ScootTGWTRNo
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo

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
9 May
89%
29°C25°C
16 May
87%
29°C27°C
Sunday
10 May
89%
31°C27°C
17 May
89%
28°C27°C
Monday
11 May
86%
30°C27°C
18 May
87%
28°C27°C
Tuesday
12 May
85%
30°C27°C
19 May
87%
29°C27°C
Wednesday
13 May
68%
28°C26°C
20 May
84%
29°C28°C
Thursday
14 May
30°C27°C
21 May
87%
28°C27°C
Friday
15 May
88%
28°C26°C
22 May
79%
27°C26°C
The distance between Penang and Phuket City is 381 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, and Thai AirAsia. Penang and Phuket City have 277 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Penang to Phuket City?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Penang and Phuket City takes around 1.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between Penang and Phuket City?
The flight distance between Penang and Phuket City is 381 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Penang and Phuket City?
Several carriers operate flights between Penang and Phuket City. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Firefly.
What are the most popular routes to and from Penang?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Singapore, Bangkok, Johor Bahru, Bali, Denpasar, Phuket Province, London, Krabi, Kuantan, Hong Kong, Medan, Hanoi, Da Nang, Tawau, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Chiang Mai, Jakarta.
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.
What airports are near Penang?
The main airport in Penang is Penang International. It is also served by Penang International, Hat Yai International, Sultan Abdul Halim, Sultan Azlan Shah.
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 Penang and Phuket City?
Currently, you can fly between Penang and Phuket City with AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, Thai AirAsia.
When’s the best time to travel between Penang and Phuket City?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Penang 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.
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