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 £204. A round-trip fare right now is £355. 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 20 miles. 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 30 miles 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 220 miles 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 200 miles 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.
