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Flights from Kathmandu to Phuket

There are no direct flights from Kathmandu to Phuket. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur, about 6h 08m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 08m

Kathmandu to Phuket at a glance

Fastest journey6h 08mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur

Best ways to fly from Kathmandu to Phuket

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

KTM Bangkok (BKK) HKT

Leg 1: Nepal Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways

One airline, one ticket ~6h 08m

KTM Kuala Lumpur (KUL) HKT

Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Himalaya Airlines, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia

One airline, one ticket ~7h 28m

KTM New Delhi (DEL) HKT

Leg 1: Air India, Bhutan Airlines, IndiGo · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo

One airline, one ticket ~7h 29m

KTM Kunming (KMG) HKT

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 09m

KTM Bengaluru (BLR) HKT

Leg 1: Air India Express, Nepal Airlines · Leg 2: Air India Express, Akasa Air, IndiGo

One airline, one ticket ~7h 39m

KTM Kolkata (CCU) HKT

Leg 1: Buddha Air · Leg 2: IndiGo

Self-transfer likely ~6h 43m

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: 2,589 km1,608 miles
Journey time: 6h 08mestimate
Time difference: +1.25hPhuket vs Kathmandu
Currency in Phuket: THB
Airports: KTM → HKT

Flights from Kathmandu to Phuket: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kathmandu to Phuket?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and New Delhi. 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 Kathmandu to Phuket?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,589 km.

Where do you change planes between Kathmandu and Phuket?

The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), New Delhi (DEL) and Kunming (KMG). Nepal Airlines flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Kathmandu and Phuket?

Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Phuket: Phuket International Airport (HKT).

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Phuket?

Phuket is 1.25 hours ahead of Kathmandu.

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