Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Phuket City?

Direct flights from Istanbul to Phuket City are not common, historically making up only 2.2% of available options. When connecting flights are necessary, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This data reflects trends observed over the trailing 90 days.

What's the flight time from Istanbul to Phuket City?

The typical direct flight time from Istanbul to Phuket City is approximately 9 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 7709 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extends to 16 hours and 35 minutes. These durations represent average travel times for the route.

How often do Istanbul to Phuket City flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Istanbul to Phuket City route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. This trend is based on observations over the trailing 30 days.

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Istanbul to Phuket City: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Phuket City

For travelers planning cheap flights from Istanbul to Phuket City, fares typically range from $747–$1041, with a median of $882. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only about 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptional deals can be challenging.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Phuket City? The data indicates that May is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $372. January also offers lower prices, with a median of $629. Following these, September presents a median fare of $826, which is still below the overall median for the route.

Most itineraries for flights from Istanbul to Phuket City connect at least once, with only 2.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means that travelers should generally expect to make multiple stops on this route.

A typical journey from Istanbul to Phuket City takes approximately 9h 45m, including connections. However, for itineraries that involve connections, the median journey time extends to about 21h 30m. This route covers a substantial distance of 7,709 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Phuket City

Regular price: $572 - $1,394

Prices for flights from Istanbul to Phuket City are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Istanbul to Phuket City is 572 USD to 1394 USD. The lowest deal found is 572 USD with Air China, for travel from Dec 7 to Dec 19.

now $572

Low $572

High $1,394

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Phuket City

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Phuket is May, with a median price of $372. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1089. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $372

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,089

Jan

Feb

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Istanbul to Phuket City

Thai Airways International

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Phuket City

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Phuket City

Istanbul (SAW) - Phuket City (HKT)

Air Arabia

$584

$669

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Phuket City

Istanbul (IST) - Phuket City (HKT)

Etihad Airways

$604

$583

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Phuket City

Istanbul (IST) - Phuket City (HKT)

Etihad Airways

$568

$594

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Phuket City

Istanbul (SAW) - Phuket City (HKT)

Air Arabia

$605

$659

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Phuket City

Istanbul (IST) - Phuket City (HKT)

Turkish Airlines

$546

$656

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Phuket City

Istanbul (IST) - Phuket City (HKT)

Air China

$556

$666

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Istanbul to Phuket City

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$697 → $581

17%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$709 → $604

15%

11 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 24

$669 → $577

14%

10 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 23

$671 → $579

14%

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Istanbul - Phuket City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Istanbul to Phuket City are near the typical level, with 5% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median price at $372, making it the cheapest month to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 21h 30m

Connecting flights to Phuket City typically take 21h 30m, while direct flights take 9h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 97.8% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Thai Airways International offers direct flights

Thai Airways International has 1 direct deal available, providing a nonstop option for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Istanbul to Phuket City appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport offers flights to Phuket City, with prices from 530 USD.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$530

Phuket City main airports to arrive at

Phuket International (HKT)

Cheapest

Phuket International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for travelers heading to Phuket City.

📍 ~27 km from Phuket City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$544

Airports nearby Phuket City used as alternative

Krabi (KBV)

Krabi (KBV) is a practical alternative due to its proximity and similar flight network to Phuket.

📍 ~150 km from Phuket City (road travel can take 2-3 hours).

💸 Flights from ~$594

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phuket City

Historically, the best prices for flights from Istanbul to Phuket City have been found when booking 7-13 days in advance, with an average price of $789. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $1109. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 60+ days out averaged around $1014. These insights are based on pricing trends observed across the trailing 90 days.

A flight from Istanbul to Phuket City is typically considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $747. The median price for this route historically has been $882. Prices above $1041 are generally on the higher end. These thresholds are derived from pricing data observed over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Phuket City, with a median price of $372. January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $629. The annual median price for this route is $882, based on data from the trailing 270 days. September has historically been the most expensive month.

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Istanbul to Phuket City: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Phuket City

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Phuket City

Regular price: $572 - $1,394

Prices for flights from Istanbul to Phuket City are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Istanbul to Phuket City is 572 USD to 1394 USD. The lowest deal found is 572 USD with Air China, for travel from Dec 7 to Dec 19.

now $572

Low $572

High $1,394

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Phuket City

May

Cheapest

Flights from $372

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,089

Jan

Feb

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Istanbul to Phuket City

Thai Airways International

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Phuket City

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Phuket City

Istanbul (SAW) - Phuket City (HKT)

Air Arabia

$584

$669

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Phuket City

Istanbul (IST) - Phuket City (HKT)

Etihad Airways

$604

$583

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Phuket City

Istanbul (IST) - Phuket City (HKT)

Etihad Airways

$568

$594

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SAW - Phuket City

Istanbul (SAW) - Phuket City (HKT)

Air Arabia

$605

$659

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Phuket City

Istanbul (IST) - Phuket City (HKT)

Turkish Airlines

$546

$656

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Phuket City

Istanbul (IST) - Phuket City (HKT)

Air China

$556

$666

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Istanbul to Phuket City

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$697 → $581

17%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$709 → $604

15%

11 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 24

$669 → $577

14%

10 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 23

$671 → $579

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Phuket City

Istanbul - Phuket City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Istanbul to Phuket City are near the typical level, with 5% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median price at $372, making it the cheapest month to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 21h 30m

Connecting flights to Phuket City typically take 21h 30m, while direct flights take 9h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 97.8% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Thai Airways International offers direct flights

Thai Airways International has 1 direct deal available, providing a nonstop option for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Istanbul to Phuket City appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Cheapest

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport offers flights to Phuket City, with prices from 530 USD.

📍 ~30 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$530

Phuket City main airports to arrive at

Phuket International (HKT)

Cheapest

Phuket International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for travelers heading to Phuket City.

📍 ~27 km from Phuket City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$544

Airports nearby Phuket City used as alternative

Krabi (KBV)

Krabi (KBV) is a practical alternative due to its proximity and similar flight network to Phuket.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phuket City

Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Phuket City

Today’s best flight deals from Istanbul to Phuket City

Istanbul to Phuket City: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Phuket City

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Phuket City

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Phuket City

Direct flights from Istanbul to Phuket City

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Phuket City

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Istanbul to Phuket City

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Phuket City

Istanbul - Phuket City route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Connecting flights take 21h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

Thai Airways International offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Phuket City main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phuket City used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phuket City

Best Elite deals to Phuket City

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phuket City

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul to Phuket City?

How do I know if a Istanbul to Phuket City flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Phuket City?

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Phuket City?

What's the flight time from Istanbul to Phuket City?

How often do Istanbul to Phuket City flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Istanbul

Flights to Phuket City from other cities

Istanbul to Phuket City: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Phuket City

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Phuket City

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Phuket City

Direct flights from Istanbul to Phuket City

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Phuket City

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Istanbul to Phuket City

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Phuket City

Istanbul - Phuket City route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Connecting flights take 21h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

Thai Airways International offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Phuket City main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phuket City used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phuket City

Best Elite deals to Phuket City

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Nov 23

Nov 23

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Jan 26

Dec 09

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phuket City

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul to Phuket City?

How do I know if a Istanbul to Phuket City flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Phuket City?