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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Phuket City:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:35 am
• Latest: departs at 8:15 pm and lands at 9:50 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Phuket City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Phuket City takes 1h 35m, covering 438 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Phuket City range from $97 to $156, with an average of $127 over the past 12 months. Anything below $97 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the $127 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $127 round-trip, compared to $185 via a layover through Penang Intl (PEN).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $8–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Malaysia Airlines and Firefly. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Phuket City flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Phuket City are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $61.

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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Phuket City usually depart from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and arrive at Phuket City (HKT).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Phuket City route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 33m.

Connecting flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Phuket City most commonly pass through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 54% of one-stop connections
• Penang Intl (PEN) - 46% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Phuket City. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $120 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $134, a difference of $14.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Phuket City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• AirAsia
• Malaysia Airlines
• Batik Air

Flying via Penang Intl (PEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 36m, compared with 16h 19m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Phuket City is 1 hour behind Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (Indochina Time vs Malaysia 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Phuket City flights:

• Batik Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection
• 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:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Batik Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

If you’re flying with Malaysia Airlines or Malindo Air and you’re planning to take the KLIA Ekspres train from Kuala Lumpur to the airport, you can use their check-in service at KL Sentral station. As well as avoiding the hassle of checking in at the airport, you can also drop off your luggage here. A one-way ticket for the KLIA Ekspres costs RM 55.

The main ways to get to Phuket Town are via taxi (around 45min) or bus (around 1hr 30min). Metered taxis are located outside arrivals and typically cost ฿600–900 (RM 78–117) approx., or there are various places inside arrivals where you can book a limousine taxi. These are not metered but tend to be more expensive. A cheaper option is to take the bus, a one-way ticket can be purchased for ฿90 (RM 12) approx.

Although there are no hotels in the actual airport, there is one very close by. Airport Mansion Phuket is a 3-star hotel that can be reached in less than a 10-minute walk from the airport (although if you require assistance, a shuttle is available). Aside from its convenience, it has good amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, and air conditioning.