Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Phuket City – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul to Phuket City:

• Earliest: departs at 02:00 and lands at 11:48
• Latest: departs at 18:05 and lands at 03:53.

The flight takes about 9h 48m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Istanbul to Phuket City.

A direct flight from Istanbul to Phuket City takes 9h 48m, covering 12,362 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Istanbul to Phuket City range from ฿17,472 to ฿27,643, with an average of ฿22,461 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿17,472 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the ฿22,461 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ฿17,192 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with ฿29,134 for direct.

เตอร์กิชแอร์ไลน์ is the only airline operating Istanbul to Phuket City flights. 72% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ฿303–฿303 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Night is the busiest departure period on Istanbul to Phuket City flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Phuket City Airport (HKT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ฿124 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Drive Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Yesaway
• ASAP Car Rentals

Flights from Istanbul to Phuket City may depart from several airports in Istanbul area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). Flights usually arrive at Phuket City (HKT).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul to Phuket City route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 37m.

One-stop flights from Istanbul to Phuket City most commonly connect through:

• Sharjah (SHJ) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Istanbul to Phuket City. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ฿21,224 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ฿24,058, a difference of ฿2,834.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only เตอร์กิชแอร์ไลน์ operates flights between Istanbul and Phuket City.

Flying via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 48m, compared to 15h 31m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 15h 41m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Phuket City is 4 hours ahead of Istanbul (Indochina Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Phuket City are Phuket Old Town, Phuket Town Night Market, and Baan Chinpracha. These are among the most viewed places in Phuket City on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Istanbul to Phuket City flights:

• Thai Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• เตอร์กิชแอร์ไลน์: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Thai Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• APG Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.