New Direct Flights to Phuket for the 2026-27 High Season

International routes

Four airlines introduced or expanded direct services to Phuket from late October 2026, linking the island with London, Zurich, Kuwait City and Minsk. Kuwait Airways operated its first flight to Phuket on 27 October and plans up to four flights a week in the peak season, from 2 December 2026 to 3 February 2027, subject to final scheduling. Belavia began twice-weekly flights between Minsk and Phuket on 29 October.

From London, Virgin Atlantic has announced a three-times-weekly Heathrow service, and Norse Atlantic has added a seasonal Gatwick route that runs three times a week through the winter dry season.

Domestic routes

Thai AirAsia added direct flights from Phuket to Khon Kaen (up to three a week) and Udon Thani (up to four a week) from 25 October. From 1 October it also flies five times a day between Suvarnabhumi and Phuket.

The wider picture

The winter 2026-27 flight schedule runs from 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027, and 87 airlines asked Thailand's aviation authority for slots. Phuket's airport is one of the busiest in the country, so the extra routes should widen choice in the peak season, but schedules are still subject to change.

Phuket's visitor numbers for January to August 2026 were about 1.8 percent lower than a year earlier, according to Tourism Authority figures, so the new routes are part of the push to bring visitors back for the high season.

Planning your arrival

Check your airline's current timetable and book your airport transfer ahead if you arrive late. Our Field Guide explains the options from the airport to each area.