On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets for the route from Phuket to Istanbul. The flight covers a distance of 7,714 km and operates about twice a week, which requires careful planning of your departure date.
Regular service between the cities is provided by TG and TK airlines. Since ticket prices are dynamic, we recommend using the low-price calendar and studying information on how to get to Phuket airport and how to get from Istanbul airport to the city center in advance.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Phuket — Istanbul by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from $290 in n, and the most expensive are around $449 in a. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Phuket → Istanbul, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $836 | high | May | $869 | high | Sep | $801 | medium |
| Feb | $668 | low | Jun | $936 | high | Oct | $768 | medium |
| Mar | $768 | medium | Jul | $936 | high | Nov | $697 | low |
| Apr | $869 | high | Aug | $936 | high | Dec | $869 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
Climate conditions in Istanbul vary significantly throughout the year. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28.8°C, while the coolest and wettest weather is seen in January, with up to 82 mm of precipitation.
According to statistics, the most favorable time to book is in July, when ticket prices start $241. The most expensive period to fly this route is May, when prices reach as much as $439.
June is an excellent middle ground: a flight will cost $280 with comfortable weather conditions. It is recommended to avoid the spring months due to a sharp seasonal increase in fares.
Two main airlines operate on the flight route from Phuket to Istanbul: Thai Airways (TG) and Turkish Airlines (TK). Regular service provides about two flights per week, with the Turkish carrier traditionally being the key operator on this route. A detailed schedule and information about aircraft types can be found in the interactive list below.
Flights Phuket — Istanbul depart from Phuket International Airport and arrive at Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 7,714 km. A direct flight takes an average of 9–10 hours, although total travel time depends on the specific flight and any connections.
Regular flights on this route are operated by Thai Airways (TG) and Turkish Airlines (TK).
Flights arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST), which is Turkey's largest international aviation hub.
Russian citizens can enter Turkey visa-free for tourism purposes for up to 60 days.
Ticket prices change constantly. We recommend tracking the current minimums in the low-price calendar and the price dynamics chart on this page.
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