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Cheap Flights from Phuket (HKT) to Istanbul (IST)

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Flight deals from Phuket to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Phuket to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$688 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun, returning Tue, 10 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Phuket on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $688, select.
Istanbul.$713 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Jun, returning Sat, 5 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Phuket on Sat, 28 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $713, select.
Istanbul.$729 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Jul, returning Fri, 29 Aug.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Phuket on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $729, select.
Istanbul.$743 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Oct, returning Tue, 28 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Phuket on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $743, select.
Istanbul.$753 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Jul, returning Thu, 24 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Phuket on Fri, 18 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $753, select.
Istanbul.$779 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Sep, returning Wed, 24 Sep.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Phuket on Mon, 15 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $779, select.
Istanbul.$787 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 May, returning Mon, 26 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Phuket on Sun, 25 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $787, select.
Istanbul.$787 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 May, returning Mon, 2 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Phuket on Wed, 21 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $787, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Phuket to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Phuket to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from $787
Jun
from $688
Jul
from $753
Aug
from $950
Sep
from $779
Oct
from $743
Nov
from $802
Dec
from $993
Jan
from $995
Feb
from $799
Mar
from $926
Apr
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Direct flights from Phuket to Istanbul

Phuket to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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

Phuket to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$688
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time10 hrs, 51 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week11

Finding cheap flights from Phuket to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Phuket to Istanbul is $688. 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.
10 hours and 51 minutes is the average flight time from Phuket to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Icelandair and Thai Airways fly direct from Phuket to Istanbul.
As of May 2025, there are 11 flights per week flying from Phuket to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Phuket to Istanbul is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Phuket Airport to Istanbul Airport on Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 51 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 Istanbul 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 Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • Around 10 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Phuket International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

  • Istanbul is four hours behind Phuket and is in the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Take your pick of six weekly Phuket International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. The 22:15 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:30.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HKT to IST flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • Travelling during a peak month like February? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Getting to Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a snap with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Phuket International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

  • Turkish Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.

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

    • Sharjah International Airport

    • Abu Dhabi International Airport

    • Suvarnabhumi Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight is $420. A round-trip fare right now is $688. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from HKT to IST. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.

  • November is the cheapest month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from HKT to IST.

  • Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Phuket International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Phuket International Airport, 65.93% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central Phuket to Phuket International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to HKT:

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • If you're coming in on a late Phuket International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near IST:

  • Grab an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are top providers you can book with here.

  • Booking your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Phuket International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Phuket International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you'd like to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HKT to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've done Istanbul, now it's time to discover more of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its leading attractions. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.

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