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Flights from Phuket to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Phuket to Colombo. 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
HKTCMBBKK

Phuket to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey6h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Bengaluru

Best ways to fly from Phuket to Colombo

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

1
HKT Bangkok (BKK) CMB
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 20m
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HKT Bengaluru (BLR) CMB
Leg 1: Air India Express, Akasa Air, IndiGo · Leg 2: IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 17m
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3
HKT Kuala Lumpur (KUL) CMB
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir
One airline, one ticket ~6h 28m
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HKT Chennai (MAA) CMB
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia · Leg 2: FitsAir, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 53m
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HKT Kochi (COK) CMB
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
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
-1.5hColombo vs Phuket
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
HKT → CMB

Flights from Phuket to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Phuket to Colombo?
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 Phuket to Colombo?
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 Phuket and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Bengaluru (BLR), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Chennai (MAA). Thai AirAsia flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Phuket and Colombo?
Phuket: Phuket International Airport (HKT). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Phuket and Colombo?
Colombo is 1.5 hours behind Phuket.

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