What’s the fastest stopover option from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City?

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City?

Flights via Sharjah (SHJ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 46m.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City?

Sharjah (SHJ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of one-stop itineraries from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City on Cheapflights.

How often are flights from Istanbul to Phuket City delayed?

About 28% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Phuket City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 157 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Phuket City flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £459.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Phuket City flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 28% of flights being delayed.

How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City?

For as low as £514, Air Arabia can have you in Phuket City from Istanbul Airport in 14h. The distance between Istanbul Airport and Phuket City is about 4787 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City round-trip?

According to our current data, Air Arabia (£236), and Etihad Airways (£396) offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City. Air Arabia is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City

The most flights from IST to HKT are scheduled on a Thursday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Phuket City ranges from 30.0 - 410.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 410.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Phuket City when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Phuket City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

What airport do you fly into for flights to Phuket City from Istanbul?

For a flight from Istanbul to Phuket City, you will be flying into Phuket. Phuket City (HKT) is just 17.1 mi from the center of the city. Phuket is the only Phuket City airport and it handles 2 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 2 airlines have flights to Phuket City from Istanbul on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Phuket City that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Phuket City flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Phuket City?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Phuket City.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Phuket City?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Phuket City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Average price	£438

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Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City (average of £428). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City in December is currently the most expensive (average of £599). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to HKT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Istanbul Airport to Phuket City flights typically cost between £282 and £516 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £423 on Air China (25 Nov–2 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Phuket City

See what other customers who have flown with Air Arabia and Etihad Airways from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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7.6

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معلومة نص,Mar 2023

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

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معلومة نص,Mar 2023

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

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معلومة نص,Mar 2023

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Phuket City from Istanbul?
For a flight from Istanbul to Phuket City, you will be flying into Phuket. Phuket City (HKT) is just 17.1 mi from the center of the city. Phuket is the only Phuket City airport and it handles 2 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 2 airlines have flights to Phuket City from Istanbul on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City?
For as low as £514, Air Arabia can have you in Phuket City from Istanbul Airport in 14h. The distance between Istanbul Airport and Phuket City is about 4787 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City round-trip?
According to our current data, Air Arabia (£236), and Etihad Airways (£396) offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City. Air Arabia is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Phuket City that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Phuket City flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Phuket City?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Phuket City.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Phuket City?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Phuket City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City (average of £428). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City in December is currently the most expensive (average of £599). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City?

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to HKT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Istanbul Airport to Phuket City flights typically cost between £282 and £516 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £423 on Air China (25 Nov–2 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City

The most flights from IST to HKT are scheduled on a Thursday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from Istanbul to Phuket City delayed?

About 28% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Phuket City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 157 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Phuket City flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Phuket City flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 28% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City?

Sharjah (SHJ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of one-stop itineraries from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £459.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City?

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City?

Flights via Sharjah (SHJ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 46m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Phuket City

See what other customers who have flown with Air Arabia and Etihad Airways from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Istanbul Airport to Phuket City flights typically cost between £282 and £516 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £423 on Air China (25 Nov–2 Dec).