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Flights from Phuket to Shantou
There are no direct flights from Phuket to Shantou. The easiest way is one stop via Guangzhou or Kunming, about 5h 51m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 51m
Phuket to Shantou at a glance
Fastest journey5h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Kunming
Best ways to fly from Phuket to Shantou
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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HKT Guangzhou (CAN) SWA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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HKT Kunming (KMG) SWA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air
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HKT Chengdu (TFU) SWA
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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HKT Chongqing (CKG) SWA
Leg 1: Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Sichuan Airlines
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
- 2,600 km1,615 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 51mestimate
- Time difference
- +1hShantou vs Phuket
- Currency in Shantou
- CNY
- Airports
- HKT → SWA
Flights from Phuket to Shantou: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Phuket to Shantou?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guangzhou, Kunming and Chengdu. 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 Shantou?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,600 km.
Where do you change planes between Phuket and Shantou?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Kunming (KMG), Chengdu (TFU) and Chongqing (CKG). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Phuket and Shantou?
Phuket: Phuket International Airport (HKT). Shantou: Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA).
What is the time difference between Phuket and Shantou?
Shantou is 1 hour ahead of Phuket.





