Kuala Lumpur to Phuket flights (KUL–HKT)

KULKuala Lumpur International Airport
Malaysia
HKTPhuket International Airport
Thailand

AirAsia flies Kuala Lumpur to Phuket (KUL–HKT) nonstop, a great-circle distance of 705 km (438 mi).

From
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
To
HKT
Phuket
Nonstop
Yes · 1 airline
Airlines
AK
Distance
705 km (438 mi)
Time difference
Phuket 1 hour behind
Aircraft seen
Airbus A321 · Airbus A320

Data from the sources listed, updated:· How we verify

Kuala Lumpur to Phuket: frequently asked questions

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Which airlines fly KUL–HKT direct?

AirAsia.

What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Phuket?

Phuket is 1 hour behind Kuala Lumpur: a KUL departure at noon is 11:00 local time in HKT.

What aircraft fly KUL–HKT?

Airbus A321 and Airbus A320.

Phuket to Kuala Lumpur: the return flight (HKT–KUL)

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia fly HKT–KUL nonstop.

The return takes 1h 08m in the air (median of 9 tracked flights).

AirlineKUL → HKTHKT → KUL
AirAsiaNonstopNonstop
Malaysia Airlines—Nonstop
Batik Air Malaysia—Nonstop

Airlines flying KUL–HKT nonstop

AirlineType
AirAsia AKlow-cost

One-stop alternatives to flying KUL–HKT nonstop

One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.

KUL–HKT route map

Great-circle distance 705 km (438 mi). Illustrative route, not an actual flight track.

More from Kuala Lumpur and Phuket

Other arrivals in Thailand

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Plan your arrival at Phuket International Airport (HKT) · Explore Phuket

Departure

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

KLIA (KUL), Kuala Lumpur. 2 terminals. In our data, 78 airlines fly nonstop from KUL to 140 destinations.

View KUL airport guide →

Arrival

Phuket International Airport

3 ways into Phuket, fastest from 30 min:

  • Phuket Smart Bus 1h–2h
  • Airport Bus to Phuket Town 1h–1h 30m
  • Airport taxi (fixed fare by zone) 30 min–1h 15m
Full HKT transport guide →

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Onward from Phuket

Places you can't fly to nonstop from KUL, but can from HKT — for a stopover or a second leg.

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Sources

  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations, checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations, checked 2026-10-01
  • airasia.com — AirAsia group route network
  • en.wikipedia.org — current destination list, cross-checked 2026-09-25 (terminated routes removed)
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01

Flight tracking: adsb.lol community ADS-B data (CC0), 6 September – 3 October 2026. Times are median wheels-up to wheels-down; add taxiing for gate-to-gate.

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