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Flights from Istanbul to Phuket

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Phuket. The easiest way is one stop via Tashkent or Mumbai, about 12h 32m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 10m
ISTHKTTAS

Istanbul to Phuket at a glance

Fastest journey12h 10mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tashkent or Mumbai

Best ways to fly from Istanbul 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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IST Tashkent (TAS) HKT
Leg 1: Centrum Air, Qanot Sharq, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Centrum Air, Qanot Sharq, Uzbekistan Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 32m
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IST Mumbai (BOM) HKT
Leg 1: IndiGo, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Akasa Air, IndiGo, SpiceJet
One airline, one ticket ~12h 17m
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IST Muscat (MCT) HKT
Leg 1: Oman Air, SalamAir, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Oman Air, SalamAir
One airline, one ticket ~12h 25m
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IST Riyadh (RUH) HKT
Leg 1: flyadeal, Flynas, Saudia · Leg 2: Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~12h 45m
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IST New Delhi (DEL) HKT
Leg 1: IndiGo, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~12h 10m
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IST Almaty (ALA) HKT
Leg 1: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana
One airline, one ticket ~12h 56m
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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
7,701 km4,782 miles
Journey time
12h 10mestimate
Time difference
+4hPhuket vs Istanbul
Currency in Phuket
THB
Airports
IST, SAW → HKT

Flights from Istanbul to Phuket: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Phuket?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tashkent, Mumbai and Muscat. 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 Istanbul to Phuket?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,701 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Phuket?
The best connecting points are Tashkent (TAS), Mumbai (BOM), Muscat (MCT) and Riyadh (RUH). Centrum Air flies both legs via Tashkent, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Phuket?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Phuket: Phuket International Airport (HKT).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Phuket?
Phuket is 4 hours ahead of Istanbul.

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