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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City

IST — HKT
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Phuket City are usually found in May or September, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Phuket City (HKT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£432
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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Phuket City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Phuket City. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 22 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 £813). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,284). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Phuket City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 43% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Istanbul to Phuket City. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul Airport to Phuket City flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Phuket City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Phuket City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Phuket City. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Thai Airways, Air Arabia, andQatar 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.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
350 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Joe,Jun 2025

BKK - TPE

The flight was very comfortable, and I really appreciated that each seat had an electric outlet to charge devices. The staff was great.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
350 reviews
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
350 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Joe,Jun 2025

BKK - TPE

The flight was very comfortable, and I really appreciated that each seat had an electric outlet to charge devices. The staff was great.
Air Arabia
7.5
Good
49 reviews
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
350 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Joe,Jun 2025

BKK - TPE

The flight was very comfortable, and I really appreciated that each seat had an electric outlet to charge devices. The staff was great.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
350 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Joe,Jun 2025

BKK - TPE

The flight was very comfortable, and I really appreciated that each seat had an electric outlet to charge devices. The staff was great.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
350 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Joe,Jun 2025

BKK - TPE

The flight was very comfortable, and I really appreciated that each seat had an electric outlet to charge devices. The staff was great.
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
350 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Joe,Jun 2025

BKK - TPE

The flight was very comfortable, and I really appreciated that each seat had an electric outlet to charge devices. The staff was great.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Phuket City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 0 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 6 airlines have flights to Phuket City from Istanbul on a regular basis.

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

    According to our current data, Air Arabia (£285), IndiGo (£374), and Etihad Airways (£396) offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City. Air Arabia is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City?

    Of the flights from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City that have stopovers, most of them stop in Muscat. Mumbai follows Muscat in terms of the most common stopover location on Istanbul Airport to Phuket City flights. Mumbai is followed by Abu Dhabi in terms of the most popular stopover location for Istanbul Airport to Phuket City flights.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Mumbai?

    If you're on a stopover in Mumbai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Gateway of India, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum, or Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Travellers on a stopover in Mumbai can visit Gateway of India, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum, and Sanjay Gandhi National Park, by travelling 11.7 mi, 7.9 mi, and 9.3 mi, respectively after landing at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Mumbai can hire one for about £48 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Abu Dhabi?

    Most Abu Dhabi visitors opt to spend their time at Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and Emirates Park Zoo. Travelers on a layover in Abu Dhabi can visit Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and Emirates Park Zoo, by traveling 20.8 mi, 11.2 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively after landing at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about £16 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Istanbul Airport to Phuket City flights?

    Istanbul Airport to Phuket City flights have a stopover in Doha the least frequently. Sharjah follows Doha in terms of the least common stopover location on Istanbul Airport to Phuket City flights.

  • 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 £813). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,284). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Istanbul to Phuket City

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Phuket City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ArabiaCheapest£285Average£300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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IndiGoCheapest£374Average£443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£396Average£453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£427Average£509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest£429Average£441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£446Average£597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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