Cheap flights from Penang to Phuket City from £40

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Wed, Jul 8
Penang PENPhuket City HKT
£40
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Sun, Jul 5
Penang PENPhuket City HKT
£40
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Sun, Jul 5
Penang PENPhuket City HKT
£49
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Wed, Jul 8
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Mon, Jul 6
Penang PENPhuket City HKT
£52
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Wed, Jul 8 – Fri, Jul 10
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Wed, Jul 8 – Sun, Jul 12
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Sun, Jul 5 – Wed, Jul 8
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Wed, Jul 8 – Sun, Jul 12
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How much do flights to Phuket City cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£40

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£97

Cheapest round-trip

£92

Average round-trip

£123

Nonstop flights in June

£47 – £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

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
233
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 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
AirAsia
------------1---1
Firefly
------------1------
Malaysia Airlines
------------1------
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
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
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
AirAsia
1---1---------1
Firefly
------1---1---1
Malaysia Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
AirAsia
1---1---------1
Firefly
------1---1---1
Malaysia Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 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
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo
Thai AirwaysTHATGNo

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
27 Jun
76%
29°C27°C
4 Jul
62%
29°C27°C
Sunday
28 Jun
75%
29°C27°C
5 Jul
68%
28°C27°C
Monday
29 Jun
89%
27°C25°C
6 Jul
74%
28°C27°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
87%
27°C26°C
7 Jul
69%
29°C27°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
86%
28°C26°C
8 Jul
83%
28°C26°C
Thursday
2 Jul
82%
28°C27°C
9 Jul
83%
27°C25°C
Friday
3 Jul
71%
28°C27°C
10 Jul
85%
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, Thai AirAsia, and Thai Airways. Penang and Phuket City have 233 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 AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines.
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, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways.
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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