Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Phuket (HKT)

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zayed International to Phuket flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Zayed International to Phuket

Zayed International to Phuket: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Zayed International to Phuket below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Phuket.

Abu Dhabi to Phuket: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$494
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time6 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airlineEtihad Airways
Average flights per week80

Finding cheap flights from Zayed International to Phuket: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Zayed International to Phuket is $494. 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.
6 hours and 31 minutes is the average flight time from Zayed International to Phuket.
Etihad Airways, Bangkok Airways and Air Europa fly direct from Zayed International to Phuket.
As of July 2025, there are 80 flights per week flying from Zayed International to Phuket.
The cheapest month to fly from Zayed International to Phuket is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zayed International Airport to Phuket Airport on Thursday, 25 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 31 minutes.
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.
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.
Currently, IndiGo and Etihad Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Phuket.

Travelling from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Phuket International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 40 minutes.

  • The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is three hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.

  • You can choose from 26 weekly Abu Dhabi International Airport to Phuket International Airport flights. The 08:45 departure with Etihad Airways is the earliest you can take. Etihad Airways operates the latest service of the day at 21:55.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your AUH to HKT flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as February? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Etihad Airways is your ticket to exploring Phuket (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Thailand!). Check out the direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Phuket International Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with Etihad Airways on this route.

  • With 68.29% of its services arriving as scheduled, Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier offering AUH to HKT flights.

  • If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Phuket International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AUH and HKT:

    • Indira Gandhi International Airport

    • Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

    • Suvarnabhumi Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)

  • $204 is currently the best price for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Return flights start at $494. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.

  • To get cheap tickets from AUH to HKT, book your journey six months ahead of your departure date.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Phuket International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from AUH to HKT.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Phuket International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Abu Dhabi International Airport, 78.54% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • To get to Abu Dhabi International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near AUH? If you're boarding an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Phuket International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)

  • If you're arriving on a late Abu Dhabi International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near HKT:

  • Pick up a Phuket International Airport rental car and discover Phuket and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are popular outlets to choose from here.

  • Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Phuket International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.

Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket

  • Phuket International Airport to central Phuket has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.

  • Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.

When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Phuket International Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Phuket. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Phuket International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AUH to HKT around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Thailand

  • Phuket is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Thailand you should also see. About 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a visit to Surat Thani will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.

  • If you want to check out another side of Thailand, head for Nakhon Si Thammarat, roughly 177 kilometres east of Phuket. Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well are among the biggest draws.

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