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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $153. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
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Phuket.$153 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Sat, 13 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Phuket.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Phuket on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $153, select.
Phuket.$153 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Phuket.Inbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Phuket on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $153, select.
Phuket.$156 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May, returning Thu, 14 May.Return flight with AirAsia and BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Phuket.Inbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Phuket on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $156, select.
Phuket.$159 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with BatikAir Malaysia and AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Phuket.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Phuket on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $159, select.
Phuket.$166 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia and BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Phuket.Inbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Phuket on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $166, select.
Phuket.$173 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Phuket.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Phuket on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $173, select.
Phuket.$173 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Phuket.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Phuket on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $173, select.
Phuket.$173 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Phuket.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Phuket on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $173, select.
Phuket.$173 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Phuket.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Phuket on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $173, select.
Phuket.$173 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Phuket.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Phuket on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $173, select.
Phuket.$173 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Tue, 21 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Phuket.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Phuket on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $173, select.
Phuket.$174 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Sat, 20 Feb.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Phuket.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Phuket on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $174, select.
Phuket.$174 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Mar, returning Mon, 20 Apr.Return flight with BatikAir Malaysia and AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Phuket.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Phuket on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $174, select.
Phuket.$175 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Phuket.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Phuket on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $175, select.
Phuket.$175 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia and BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Phuket.Inbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Phuket on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $175, select.
Phuket.$176 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Phuket.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Phuket on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $176, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kuala Lumpur to Phuket flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from $186
Apr
from $153
May
from $156
Jun
from $153
Jul
from $173
Aug
from $173
Sep
from $173
Oct
from $173
Nov
from $173
Dec
from $199
Jan
from $176
Feb
from $174

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Kuala Lumpur to Phuket: Alternative routes

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

Phuket

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Krabi

69km from central Phuket
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Kuala Lumpur to Phuket: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$153
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time1 hr, 30 mins
Most popular airlineAirAsia
Average flights per week364

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Finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket is $153. 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.
1 hour and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket.
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket.
As of March 2026, there are 182 flights per week flying from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket.
The cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket Airport on Tuesday, 28 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 30 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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Phuket is BatikAir Malaysia .

Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket International Airport (HKT): What you need to know

  • Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket International Airport (HKT) jetting off from here.

  • Take off on a direct Kuala Lumpur to Phuket International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket. The city is in the UTC+7 timezone and is one hour behind Kuala Lumpur.

  • The most popular route is from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT), with 69 direct weekly services. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from KUL to HKT is the 7:15am AirAsia service. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 7:35pm with AirAsia.

  • Leave enough time to catch your flight from Kuala Lumpur to HKT. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

Airports in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • You can book a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket International Airport (HKT) out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

  • Well-known carriers that operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket International Airport departing KUL include:

  • AirAsia is the airline most travellers choose for flights from KUL to HKT.

  • Among carriers operating on this route, Malaysia Airlines has the best track record for timely arrivals.

  • Travelling from central Kuala Lumpur to KUL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 56 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near Kuala Lumpur International Airport:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, data shows 59% of flights complete their journey on time.

Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)

  • Think about building a stopover into your journey at Penang International Airport (PEN). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket International Airport (HKT) leaving Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport.

  • SZB is about 19 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Kuala Lumpur to HKT flight? Relax in a hotel near Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:

  • 72% of flights leaving Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport meet their expected arrival time.

About Phuket International Airport (HKT)

  • Have a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near HKT and turn in quicker:

  • Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Kuala Lumpur to Phuket International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket

  • Phuket International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Phuket. It takes around 45 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket International Airport (HKT)

  • Currently, $66 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $153. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book one month before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to HKT.

  • Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Kuala Lumpur to Phuket International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • Save time searching for cheap plane tickets from Kuala Lumpur to HKT by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket International Airport.

The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket International Airport (HKT)

  • May is the quietest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket International Airport (HKT), while February is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Phuket based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Book a Kuala Lumpur to HKT plane ticket departing in March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Phuket to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket International Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC and 30ºC.

More about Phuket

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Phuket right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket International Airport:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Phuket itinerary.

Explore more of Thailand

  • Thailand is home to loads of other exciting places just waiting to be explored, such as Surat Thani. Around 161 kilometres northeast of Phuket, check out leading sights like Ang Thong National Marine Park while you're here.

  • If you're looking to explore another major destination in Thailand, head for Nakhon Si Thammarat, roughly 193 kilometres east of Phuket. Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol are key reasons to visit.

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