Planning hackCheck entry rules twice
Visa and entry rules change often – check the official government site when you book and again a week before you fly.
✈️ Cheap flights from London to Phuket
Compare London – Phuket fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 9,903 km and takes around 12 h 35 min nonstop.
📏 Distance9,903 km (6,153 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 12 h 35 min nonstop
🕒 Time differencePhuket is 6 hours ahead of London
🛫 AirportsLHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY, SEN → HKT
💸 Cheapest monthMar 2027 – from $487
📅 Cheapest months to fly London → Phuket
- $492Oct 26
- $502Nov 26
- $524Dec 26
- $533Jan 27
- $491Feb 27
- $487Mar 27
- $736Jun 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Thailand
Best: November to February – the cool, dry season brings sunshine and pleasant temperatures across most of the country.
Shoulder season: March to May – very hot, but still dry and good for beaches; the Gulf islands stay relatively dry into the summer.
Weather by month in Bangkok
- 32°Jan☀️
- 33°Feb☀️
- 34°Mar⛅
- 35°Apr⛅
- 34°May🌧
- 33°Jun🌧
- 33°Jul🌧
- 33°Aug🌧
- 32°Sep🌧
- 32°Oct🌧
- 32°Nov⛅
- 31°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Explore Bangkok's Grand Palace – Wander among glittering spires and the revered Emerald Buddha in the heart of the old city.
- Cruise the Chao Phraya River – Take a river boat past temples like Wat Arun as Bangkok's skyline lights up at dusk.
- Visit Ayutthaya's ruins – Cycle between crumbling brick temples and Buddha heads entwined in tree roots in the former royal capital.
- Take a Thai cooking class – Learn to make green curry, som tam and pad thai using fresh herbs from local markets.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Flights hackBook the long-haul as a stopover
Many airlines let you stop in their hub city for a few days at no extra fare – two trips for the price of one.
Money hackUse free walking tours
Tip-based walking tours run in most big cities and are a great first-day introduction with a local guide.
London to Phuket flights: questions
How long is the flight from London to Phuket?
A nonstop flight from London to Phuket takes about 12 h 35 min for the 9,903 km (6,153 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Phuket from London?
Phuket is about 9,903 km (6,153 miles) from London as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between London and Phuket?
Right now Phuket is 6 hours ahead of London. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Phuket?
Recently the lowest fares were in Mar 2027, from about $487. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve London and Phuket?
From London: London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), London Stansted (STN), London Luton (LTN), London City (LCY), London Southend (SEN). In Phuket: Phuket Intl (HKT).
Do I need a visa for Thailand?
It depends on your passport – see our Thailand visa & entry guide.
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