⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Phuket to Seoul flights

Phuket (HKT) to Seoul (SEL): 2,685 miles (4,320 km) great-circle, about 5h 50m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $295 round-trip on Thai AirAsia, with 1 stop, departing June 4, 2026.

FDThai AirAsiaFD3010
Depart
HKT
Phuket, Thailand
20:35
2026-06-04
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Arrive
SEL
Seoul, South Korea
Returns 11:00
2026-06-08
Stops
1 stop
Distance
2,685 mi
Est. nonstop time
5h 50m
Trip type
Round-trip
$295
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Phuket to Seoul fare fly?

$295 round-trip, Thai AirAsia FD3010, departing 2026-06-04 at 20:35, returning 2026-06-08. The recorded itinerary left on a Thursday, returning on a Monday 4 nights later; the fare was observed 40 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Phuket from Seoul?

  • Distance: 2,685 miles (4,320 km) great-circle, heading northeast (measured to Incheon International Airport, ICN).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 5h 50m.
  • Departure airport: Phuket International Airport (HKT), Phuket, Thailand, UTC+7 on June 4, 2026.
  • Arrival: Seoul (SEL, all airports), South Korea, UTC+9 on June 4, 2026.
  • Time difference: Seoul is 2 hours ahead of Phuket on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, Thailand to South Korea.
  • Recorded itinerary: Thai AirAsia FD3010, 1 stop, round-trip, 4 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Phuket to Seoul fare compare with other routes from HKT?

At $295, it ranked 11th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from HKT (median $523). That is 11.0 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the HKT median of 20.5 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from HKT of similar length: Almaty (2,754 mi) at $549 and Beijing (2,480 mi) at $344.

HKT to SEL is the only one of 30 HKT routes where Thai AirAsia priced cheapest. It is the 18th longest of the 30 routes we track from HKT.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Seoul?

Of 24 departure airports with a fare to Seoul, Phuket (HKT) ranked 13th at $295. Lowest: $142 from Osaka (KIX); highest: $1288 from Portland (PDX); 10 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Jetstar (2), Peach Aviation (2), airline 9G (1), airline WE (1), Alaska Airlines (1) and Asiana (1), plus 16 more.

Entry requirements

Do you need a visa to fly to South Korea?

That depends on your passport and trip, so check the official source for South Korea: Republic of Korea: K-ETA. Connecting elsewhere? Check that country's transit rules too.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Asia/Bangkok, Asia/Seoul; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Phuket to Seoul flight questions

How far is Phuket from Seoul by plane?

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Phuket is about 2,685 miles (4,320 km) from Seoul on a great-circle line from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Incheon International Airport (ICN), heading northeast. SEL is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Seoul; distances on this page are measured to Incheon International Airport (ICN). It is the 18th longest of the 30 routes we track from HKT. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Phuket to Seoul?

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About 5h 50m nonstop by our estimate for 2,685 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Thai AirAsia fare was with 1 stop. 24 airports in our feed had a fare to Seoul; this one ranked 13th, and 10 of the 24 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Phuket and Seoul?

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On June 4, 2026, Phuket was on UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) and Seoul on UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul), so Seoul was 2 hours ahead of Phuket: noon in Phuket was 14:00 in Seoul. Neither Asia/Bangkok nor Asia/Seoul shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.

How much is a flight from Phuket to Seoul?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $295 per person round-trip on Thai AirAsia flight FD3010, departing June 4, 2026, returning June 8, 2026, with 1 stop. At $295, it ranked 11th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from HKT (median $523). That is 11.0 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the HKT median of 20.5 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Phuket to Seoul?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Seoul, 10 of the 24 recorded fares were nonstop. From HKT, 10 of 30 were. Routes from HKT of similar length: Almaty (2,754 mi) at $549 and Beijing (2,480 mi) at $344.

Which airports serve flights from Phuket to Seoul?

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It departs Phuket International Airport (HKT) in Phuket, Thailand, and arrives at Seoul (SEL) in Seoul, South Korea. SEL is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Seoul; distances on this page are measured to Incheon International Airport (ICN). An international flight, Thailand to South Korea.

Where else near Seoul can you fly from Phuket?

Vladivostok (VVO) $694Shanghai (SHA) $314Beijing (BJS) $344Heihe (HEK) $565Khabarovsk (KHV) $831Guangzhou (CAN) $250All flights from Phuket →

Other cities with flights to Seoul

From Osaka (KIX) $142From Nagoya (NGO) $165From Tokyo (NRT) $167From Taipei (TPE) $200From Shanghai (PVG) $218From Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) $218

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