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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Melbourne Airport to Phuket City:

• Earliest: departs at 15:15 and lands at 00:05
• Latest: departs at 15:45 and lands at 00:35.

The flight takes about 8h 50m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Phuket City:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Phuket City takes 8h 50m, covering 11,279 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Phuket City range from $649 to $1,075, with an average of $833 over the past 12 months. Anything below $649 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 29% above the $833 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $775 return via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), compared with $821 for direct.

Jetstar is the only airline operating Melbourne Airport to Phuket City flights. 60% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $59–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Melbourne Airport to Phuket City flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Phuket City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $379, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

Phuket City Airport (HKT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Drive Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Yesaway
• ASAP Car Rentals

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Phuket City usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Phuket City (HKT).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Melbourne Airport to Phuket City route, 40% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 32m.

One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Phuket City most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 53% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Phuket City. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $810 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $876, a difference of $67.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Jetstar operates flights between Melbourne Airport and Phuket City.

Flying via Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 52m, compared to 12h 27m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 12h 31m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

Phuket City is 4 hours behind Melbourne Airport (Indochina Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Phuket City are Phuket Old Town and Phuket Town Night Market. These are among the most viewed places in Phuket City on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• IndiGo: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

There are a number of telco and convenience shops at Phuket International Airport, so you can easily pick up a local SIM card to get connected right away. The staff at the telco shops can help you get online.

There is a fairly extensive selection of lounges available at Phuket International Airport, almost all of which are pay-to-use and not exclusive to those travelling with certain airlines. Prices vary and range from THB 1,200 to THB 2,900 (A $ 50 to A $ 120) per 3h.

There are three information and help desks at Phuket International Airport, all located within Terminal 1. Any of the staff at the airport will be able to direct you to these information desks or give you directions if you are just trying to find a certain area of the airport.

The quickest way to get to the city centre is to take a taxi. Taxi fares from the airport are all metered, with the average fare to Phuket Town being THB400 (about AUD17) plus a THB100 (about AUD4) airport surcharge. If you have more than two people and a bit of luggage in your party, it is best to take a minibus, which you can book at the service counters in Arrivals. If you prefer to use public transport, an airport bus connects the airport to Phuket Town, though the service is infrequent.

While there are no hotels within the airport, the closest options for accommodation are Phuket Airport Hotel and Phuket Airport Overnight Hotel, both located 600m from the airport and offering a 24-hour free airport shuttle. Phuket Airport 24/7 Hotel and Phuket Airport Inn Hotel are also within three minutes of the airport.

Head to Protectabag in Terminal 2 of Melbourne Airport; located next to the check-in desks, they can help you with luggage wrapping to protect your bags or other bulky items such as car seats and golf clubs. If you need to store your bags once you arrive at Phuket City Airport, you will find a luggage storage service in the Domestic Arrivals Hall on the first floor.

If you’re unsure where to leave your pet while you go on a trip, you can conveniently drop them off at the Hanrob Pet Hotel at Melbourne Airport before boarding your flight and then pick them up on your return. Your furry friend will be well taken care of and enjoy a vacation of his or her own with services such as gourmet meals, aromatherapy and Pet Skype.