How to get fromIstanbul to Phuketby bus, plane or ferry

Travel from

To

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Phuket by bus, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Phuket International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)IST - HKT
14h 12m
฿6,165–16,256
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Phuket International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)SAW - HKT
16h 4m
฿9,075–17,115
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Krabi Airport, ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Krabi Airport (KBV)IST - KBV
3. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Rassada Pier Phuket
19h 9m
฿7,914–18,496
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Krabi Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Krabi Airport (KBV)SAW - KBV
2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Rassada Pier Phuket
20h 6m
฿6,824–23,355

Istanbul (IST) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

35Weekly Planes

12h 32mAverage Duration

฿8,239Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Phuket.

Launch map view

Distance: 7,792.1 km
Duration: 14h 12m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Phuket, Thailand?

Qatar Airways, Air Arabia, and five other airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) every 4 hours.

Airlines

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Want to know more about Flixbus?, How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London, and How to get from Southend Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Phuket(opens in a new window), Thailand(opens in a new window)

Phuket is a city in the southeast of Phuket Island, Thailand, and the capital of Phuket province. the city had a population of 79,308. It covers the subdistricts (tambons) Talat Yai and Talat Nuea of Mueang Phuket district. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Phuket

Patong(Opens in a new window)

Patong (Thai: ป่าตอง; ) refers to the beach and town on Phuket's west coast. It is the main tourist resort on the island of Phuket, and is the center of Phuket's nightlife and shopping. The beach became popular with Western tourists, especially Europeans, in the late-1980s. It has numerous hotels and the area has expanded into a tourist Mecca.

Kata Noi(Opens in a new window)

Kata Noi is a beach on the southwest side of the island of Phuket in Thailand. It is adjacent to Kata Beach to the south. The beach is bordered to the north by the Mon Tri's Villa Royale Resort, and most of the beachfront is occupied by the resort of Kata Thani.

Karon Beach(Opens in a new window)

Karon Beach refers to a beach, and the town adjoining it, on the west coast of Phuket, Thailand.

Sirinat National Park(Opens in a new window)

Sirinat National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติสิรินาถ) is a national park in Phuket Province, Thailand. This park, with sections on land and sea, is in the northwest of the island of Phuket.

Places to stay in Phuket

Phaithong Sotel Resort(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

The Blue Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

The Fusion Resort Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Cocoville Phuket - SHA Plus(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Rome2Rio makes travelling from Istanbul to Phuket easy.

Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Istanbul to Phuket right here. Rome2Rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward.