Is it cheaper to fly to Bangkok or Phuket?

The popular resort island of Phuket and its world-class beaches lies almost 500 mi from Bangkok, but despite the distance, it's cheaper to fly into Bangkok and get a connecting flight to Phuket International Airport (HKT) than to fly directly to Phuket.



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The cheapest city to fly into is Bangkok; and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.

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Ticket prices are soaring due to rebounding travel demand. Thailand's resort island Phuket has received complaints from tourists for high ticket prices during the busy season that lasts between November and March.

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Don't hesitate to allow yourself a couple of days off if you find a cheaper flight on weekdays or at night. Better deals of flights to Thailand usually come up on Tuesdays and Thursdays except for the time during international or national holidays.

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In our opinion, Bangkok has more to see and do, so we recommend spending more time in Bangkok than Phuket. In general, 3-7 days is a good amount of time for Phuket, and 2-7 days is enough time in Bangkok. Families should spend more time in Bangkok than Phuket.

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Phuket requires atleast 4 days to explore while Bangkok will not take more than 2 days. It would make your trip smoother if you fly from Mumbai to Phuket and spend a good 4-5 days there. You can then go to Bangkok, where you can spend a day and a half and fly back to Mumbai in the evening.

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The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Thailand: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza. Shot lasts 2 years.

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For the entirety of our 20 Day Thailand Trip -- A Dose of Paradise, we would recommend a budget of $550 - $1200. Any travel budget will fluctuate between personalities, so ask yourself: What type of traveller are you? The Hippie brings about $550-$700 for the 20 days.

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