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Flights from Colombo to Phuket

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Phuket. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Bengaluru, about 6h 20m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 6h 17m
CMBHKTBKK

Colombo to Phuket at a glance

Fastest journey6h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Bengaluru

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Phuket

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CMB Bangkok (BKK) HKT
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 20m
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CMB Bengaluru (BLR) HKT
Leg 1: IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air India Express, Akasa Air, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~6h 17m
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CMB Kuala Lumpur (KUL) HKT
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia
One airline, one ticket ~6h 28m
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CMB Chennai (MAA) HKT
Leg 1: FitsAir, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~6h 53m
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CMB Kochi (COK) HKT
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~7h 09m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,042 km1,268 miles
Journey time
6h 17mestimate
Time difference
+1.5hPhuket vs Colombo
Currency in Phuket
THB
Airports
CMB → HKT

Flights from Colombo to Phuket: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Phuket?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Bengaluru and Kuala Lumpur. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Phuket?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,042 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Phuket?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Bengaluru (BLR), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Chennai (MAA). SriLankan Airlines flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Phuket?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Phuket: Phuket International Airport (HKT).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Phuket?
Phuket is 1.5 hours ahead of Colombo.

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