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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to Phuket Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $635. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Phuket.$564 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 26, returning Mon, Sep 7.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Aug 26, arriving in Phuket.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Phuket on Mon, Sep 7, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $564, select.

Phuket.$565 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 3, returning Thu, Sep 17.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Istanbul on Thu, Sep 3, arriving in Phuket.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Phuket on Thu, Sep 17, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $565, select.

Phuket.$565 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 1, returning Thu, Oct 1.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Sep 1, arriving in Phuket.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Phuket on Thu, Oct 1, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $565, select.

Phuket.$567 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jul 23, returning Mon, Jul 27.Round-trip flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Istanbul on Thu, Jul 23, arriving in Phuket.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Phuket on Mon, Jul 27, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $567, select.

Phuket.$586 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 1, returning Thu, Oct 15.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Istanbul on Thu, Oct 1, arriving in Phuket.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Phuket on Thu, Oct 15, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $586, select.

Phuket.$590 per passenger.Departing Sat, Dec 12, returning Mon, Dec 21.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Istanbul on Sat, Dec 12, arriving in Phuket.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Phuket on Mon, Dec 21, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $590, select.

Phuket.$629 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 27, returning Wed, Nov 4.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Oct 27, arriving in Phuket.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Phuket on Wed, Nov 4, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $629, select.

Phuket.$631 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 2, returning Sat, Nov 14.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Nov 2, arriving in Phuket.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Phuket on Sat, Nov 14, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $631, select.

Phuket.$632 per passenger.Departing Sat, Feb 13, returning Thu, Feb 25.Round-trip flight with Gulf Air and Thai VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departing from Istanbul on Sat, Feb 13, arriving in Phuket.Inbound indirect flight with Thai VietJet Air, departing from Phuket on Thu, Feb 25, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $632, select.

Phuket.$632 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jul 12, returning Sat, Aug 1.Round-trip flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Istanbul on Sun, Jul 12, arriving in Phuket.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Phuket on Sat, Aug 1, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $632, select.

Phuket.$633 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 1, returning Thu, Dec 10.Round-trip flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Sep 1, arriving in Phuket.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Phuket on Thu, Dec 10, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $633, select.

Phuket.$635 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 8, returning Thu, Aug 20.Round-trip flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Istanbul on Sat, Aug 8, arriving in Phuket.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Phuket on Thu, Aug 20, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $635, select.

Phuket.$640 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 4, returning Mon, Dec 14.Round-trip flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Nov 4, arriving in Phuket.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departing from Phuket on Mon, Dec 14, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $640, select.

Phuket.$662 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 17, returning Thu, Oct 1.Round-trip flight with IndiGo and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Aug 17, arriving in Phuket.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departing from Phuket on Thu, Oct 1, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $662, select.

Phuket.$664 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 5, returning Wed, Feb 3.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Jan 5, arriving in Phuket.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Phuket on Wed, Feb 3, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $664, select.

Phuket.$672 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jul 27, returning Mon, Oct 5.Round-trip flight with IndiGo and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Jul 27, arriving in Phuket.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departing from Phuket on Mon, Oct 5, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $672, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Phuket

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Istanbul to Phuket: Alternative routes

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Istanbul to Phuket: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$564
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	9 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	13

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Phuket: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Istanbul to Phuket?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Phuket is $564. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Phuket?

9 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Phuket.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Phuket?

Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways fly direct from Istanbul to Phuket.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Phuket?

There are 13 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Phuket, as of July 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Phuket?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Phuket is usually August.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Phuket Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Phuket Airport on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Phuket Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 40 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Phuket?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Phuket but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Phuket?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Phuket is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Istanbul Airport to Phuket?

Currently, Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Phuket.

Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Phuket Airport is 9 hours 35 minutes.
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Phuket four hours ahead of Istanbul.
Each week, there are six Istanbul Airport to Phuket Airport flights. To take off early, take the 01:40 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 17:10 with Turkish Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your IST to HKT flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Phuket (and maybe even some other great parts of Thailand!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Phuket Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travelers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Phuket Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IST and HKT include:
- Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Dubai Airport
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Phuket Airport (HKT)

Currently, $277 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Phuket Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $564. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from IST to HKT, reserve your journey ten months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Phuket Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from IST to HKT by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Airport to Phuket Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport is around 40 kilometers from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Phuket Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near IST:

Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)

The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Istanbul Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Phuket Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and explore beyond Phuket's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Phuket Airport around three weeks before your travel date.

When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)

January is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Phuket Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Phuket in March.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Istanbul Airport to Phuket Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from IST to HKT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.

Explore more of Thailand

Thailand is home to plenty of other exciting cities just waiting to be explored, such as Surat Thani. Around 177 kilometers north-east of Phuket, visit top sights like Ang Thong National Marine Park while you're here.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another place worth exploring during your travels through Thailand. Head to this destination, which is roughly 177 kilometers east of Phuket, to see highlights like Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park.