Dreaming of the Andaman Sea? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a flight from Turkistan to Phuket, compare options by price and travel time, book a seat and pay for your ticket online.
This page covers the distance and travel time, connecting options, airlines, visa formalities, the arrival airport and what to see in Phuket.
General information about flights between Turkistan and Phuket
The distance between the cities is about 4,870 km. There are no non-stop flights from Turkistan to Phuket, so the trip is made with a connection, most practically in Almaty. Including the layover the journey takes from 12 hours, while a non-stop flight over this distance would take around 6 hours 35 minutes. Time difference: Phuket is 2 hours ahead of Turkistan. Citizens of Kazakhstan enjoy visa-free entry for up to 30 days; check the current rules before you travel. Demand peaks in the winter months, the beach season on the Andaman Sea.
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Turkistan — Phuket flight schedule
The route is built via Almaty: FlyArystan operates the Turkistan — Almaty leg almost daily, and Air Astana flies from Almaty to Phuket about once a day. Total travel time depends mainly on the length of the layover in Almaty.
In high season there are more flights and more options, and fares are dynamic, so check the current schedule for your dates in the Freedom Travel search.
How much does a flight from Turkistan to Phuket cost
The price depends on the departure date, the airlines on the connection, the season and how early you book. There is no fixed figure: the Freedom Travel search shows the current price for your dates, including all fees, with online card payment.
Which airlines fly the Turkistan — Phuket route
- FlyArystan — non-stop Turkistan — Almaty and Turkistan — Astana flights, the first leg of the trip
- Air Astana — operates one of the legs (via Almaty) to Phuket, about one departure a day
Connections through foreign hubs are possible too — several airlines serve such itineraries, and the full list of options for a specific date is available in the Freedom Travel search.
How to get from Turkistan to Phuket: your flight options
There is no non-stop service on this route: Turkistan airport has no non-stop flights to South-East Asia.
The main option is a connection in Almaty: FlyArystan to Almaty and then the Air Astana flight to Phuket. As an alternative you can consider itineraries with a layover abroad, including via Bangkok or Middle Eastern hubs.
A connection in Almaty is usually faster and simpler for baggage on a single ticket, while routings abroad can be cheaper but noticeably longer. Compare total travel time and price. If your layover is outside Kazakhstan, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.
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Phuket airport
Phuket International Airport (HKT) is about 32 km north-west of Phuket town. Beaches and hotels are reached by airport buses, minivans, taxis and organised transfers.
What to see in Phuket
The largest island in Thailand and the main beach resort of the country on the Andaman Sea, with tropical scenery and lively nightlife.
- Patong Beach — the best-known beach, full of entertainment and nightlife
- Big Buddha — a 45-metre statue of Buddha on a hilltop
- Phuket Old Town — a quarter in Sino-Portuguese style
- Phi Phi Islands — a popular destination for boat excursions
- Promthep Cape — the best spot to watch the sunset
- Phang Nga Bay — limestone cliffs and James Bond Island
The sea is waiting: pick a connection in Almaty and buy your Turkistan — Phuket ticket online with Freedom Travel.
FlyArystan
Air Astana
SCAT
Qazaq Air (Казах Эйр)
Turkish Airlines
Uzbekistan Airways
Pegasus Airlines
Aeroflot
Asiana Airlines
Lufthansa
KLM
Etihad Airways
British Airways
Southern Sky
S7 Airlines
Air Arabia
Qatar Airways
Flydubai
Emirates
Wizz Air
LOT Polish Airlines
Azerbaijan Airlines
China Southern Airlines
Air China
AJet
Centrum Air
Belavia
Somon Air
Red Wings
AirAsia X
China Eastern Airlines
Loong Air
Cathay Pacific
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Eastar Jet
Qanot Sharq
FlyOne Armenia