Cheap flights London to Phuket

September is the cheapest month on this route, and fares often stay reasonable into October before the high season builds. Prices from London rise through the European winter, when people chase the sun, and peak around Christmas, New Year and the Easter school breaks. Thai holidays matter too: Songkran in April and the cool-season rush from November to February fill seats quickly. Midweek departures tend to be quieter and cheaper than weekend ones. Booking a few months ahead works well outside peak weeks; for Christmas and February half-term, book much earlier.

This route mixes full-service and low-cost carriers. Qatar Airways, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Air India are full-service, with bags and meals usually folded into the fare and connections through their home hubs. Air Arabia and Indigo are leaner, and AirAsiaX Sdn Bhd sells baggage and meals separately, so a low fare can grow once you add a checked bag. Norse Atlantic UK LTD flies long-haul with a pay-for-extras model, and Hahn Air Technologies shows up mainly as a ticketing partner. Direct flights exist; the rest connect, often on separate tickets.

Phuket International is the only airport serving the island, so every flight into Phuket lands there. It sits at the north end, and the transfer to the main beach areas is a road journey that can take a while once island traffic builds, so plan around your arrival time rather than the distance. Metered taxis, ride-hailing apps and shared minibuses are the usual ways into town; agree the fare or check the meter before you set off. If you land late, arrange the transfer in advance. Expect queues at immigration in high season, and keep your onward address handy for the driver.

Currency

THB (฿)

Power sockets

Type A, B, C, F · 220 V

Language

Thai

Emergency number

191, 199, 1669

Calling code

+66

Internet domain

.th

Population of Phuket

419 k (2021)

Time zone

UTC+07 (Asia/Bangkok)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which London airport your fare leaves from, since Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City are not interchangeable.
• On low-cost tickets with AirAsiaX Sdn Bhd or Indigo, price baggage and meals in before you compare fares.
• If your legs are on separate tickets, leave a long gap and be ready to cover a missed connection yourself.
• Confirm passport and Thai entry rules early, including any onward or return proof asked for at check-in.
• Aim for September for the lowest fares, and book well ahead for the Christmas and Easter peaks.