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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City:

• Earliest: departs at 2:00 am and lands at 11:48 am
• Latest: departs at 6:05 pm and lands at 3:53 am.

The flight takes about 9h 48m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City takes 9h 48m, covering 4,787 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City range from $598 to $831, with an average of $688 over the past 12 months. Anything below $598 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the $688 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $515 round-trip via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM), compared to $863 for nonstop.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to Phuket City flights. 72% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $9–$9 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Phuket City flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $374.

Phuket City Airport (HKT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Drive Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Yesaway
• ASAP Car Rentals

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Phuket City (HKT).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Phuket City route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 37m.

One-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Sharjah (SHJ) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Phuket City. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $661 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $747, a difference of $86.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Istanbul Airport and Phuket City.

Flying via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 48m, compared with 15h 50m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 15h 54m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Phuket City is 4 hours ahead of Istanbul Airport (Indochina Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Phuket City are Phuket Old Town, Crocodile Farm and Sea Aquarium and Baan Chinpracha. These are among the most viewed places in Phuket City on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport to Phuket City flights:

• Thai Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Thai Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• APG Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.