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Flights from Shantou to Phuket
There are no direct flights from Shantou to Phuket. 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
Shantou to Phuket at a glance
Fastest journey5h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Kunming
Best ways to fly from Shantou 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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SWA Guangzhou (CAN) HKT
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines
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SWA Kunming (KMG) HKT
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines
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SWA Chengdu (TFU) HKT
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines
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SWA Chongqing (CKG) HKT
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: 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
- -1hPhuket vs Shantou
- Currency in Phuket
- THB
- Airports
- SWA → HKT
Flights from Shantou to Phuket: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Shantou to Phuket?
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 Shantou to Phuket?
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 Shantou and Phuket?
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 Shantou and Phuket?
Shantou: Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA). Phuket: Phuket International Airport (HKT).
What is the time difference between Shantou and Phuket?
Phuket is 1 hour behind Shantou.





