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Kuala Lumpur.$104 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Oct, returning Wed, 15 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Phuket on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $104, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$104 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Jul, returning Mon, 28 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia and BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Phuket on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $104, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$105 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Aug, returning Mon, 11 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia and BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Phuket on Fri, 8 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $105, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$105 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Jun, returning Mon, 16 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Phuket on Fri, 13 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $105, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$105 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Jun, returning Thu, 3 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Phuket on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $105, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$108 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Nov, returning Mon, 10 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Phuket on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $108, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$108 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 May, returning Sat, 24 May.Return flight with AirAsia and BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Phuket on Thu, 22 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with BatikAir Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 24 May, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $108, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$108 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Jul, returning Fri, 15 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Phuket on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with Malaysia Airlines departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 15 Aug, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From $108, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Phuket to Kuala Lumpur International flights are currently cheapest in July.
Apr
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Jul
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from $109
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Dec
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Jan
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Feb
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Direct flights from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur International

Phuket to Kuala Lumpur International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kuala Lumpur International.

Phuket to Kuala Lumpur: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$104
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr, 34 mins
Most popular airlineAirAsia
Average flights per week159

Finding cheap flights from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur International is $104. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur International.
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and BatikAir Malaysia fly direct from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur International.
As of April 2025, there are 159 flights per week flying from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur International.
The cheapest month to fly from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur International is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Phuket Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Thursday, 24 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 34 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kuala Lumpur International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kuala Lumpur International.

Travelling from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Phuket International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Kuala Lumpur is one hour ahead of Phuket and follows the UTC+8 timezone.

  • You can choose from 155 weekly Phuket International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights. The 07:55 departure with AirAsia is the earliest flight available. AirAsia operates the last service of the day at 21:40.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your HKT to KUL flight.

  • During popular months such as February, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • With direct flights from Phuket International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Kuala Lumpur (and then other destinations in Malaysia) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:

  • AirAsia has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • Among carriers operating HKT to KUL flights, Malaysia Airlines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HKT and KUL:

    • Changi International Airport

    • Don Mueang International Airport

    • Suvarnabhumi Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • Currently, $56 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $104. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Get cheap tickets from HKT to KUL by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from HKT to KUL.

  • Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Phuket International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)

  • When it comes to Phuket International Airport's on-time performance, 65.93% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • To reach Phuket International Airport from central Phuket, it takes around 50 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near HKT:

Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur

  • From Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 4 hours 30 minutes.

When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Kuala Lumpur in February.

  • Before locking in your flight from Phuket International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HKT to KUL in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • You've visited Kuala Lumpur, now it's time to explore other corners of Malaysia. Travel around 338 kilometres north to Kota Bharu to tick off its leading attractions. From Pantai Cahaya Bulan to Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Any trip to Malaysia isn't complete without visiting Kampung Baru Subang. Simflightkl is one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur.

Plan the rest of your trip from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur

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