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There are multiple transport options to get to Gatwick from London including buses, tubes, taxis and car, but The Gatwick Express is the quickest. The station is found in the South Terminal and is easily accessed with elevators and escalators. There are four trains per hour.

The closest hotel to Phuket Airport is the Phuket Airport Hotel. This 3-star hotel is perfect for transit passengers, stopovers or a night's rest. The hotel also offers day stays, so you can refresh with a shower and nap. The hotel is close to Nai Yang Beach for a refreshing swim in the sea.

The 2 airlines offering the most Business Class options for flights to Phuket are Qatar Airways and Emirates. Qatar has been voted as having one of the best business experiences in the world. Choose your budget and your comfort needs and prepare for a smooth flight.

There are multiple transport options to get from the airport to Phuket, but the fastest and most comfortable is to hire a taxi. The bus will take around 1h 10min. The bus service runs from Phuket Airport and arrives in Sino Inn Phuket Hotel. If you hire a car the journey will only take you 30 minutes.

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Phuket City flights:

• Norse Atlantic UK: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Norse Atlantic UK operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and Phuket City.

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Phuket City usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Phuket City (HKT).

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

• Norse Atlantic UK: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• TUI Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• A.P.G.: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £452 return via Beijing Capital (PEK), compared with £734 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £36–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Norse Atlantic UK and Virgin Atlantic. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787 Dreamliner variants.

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

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Sharjah (SHJ) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 10% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the London Gatwick Airport to Phuket City route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £577 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £659, a difference of £83. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Phuket Old Town is one of the most viewed places in Phuket City on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 09:50 and lands at 21:45
• Latest: departs at 17:35 and lands at 05:30.

The flight takes about 11h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 12% above the route average of £616. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Phuket City takes 11h 55m, covering 6,142 miles.

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.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Phuket City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £279, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 28m, compared to 16h 53m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 16h 58m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Phuket City is 6 hours ahead of London Gatwick Airport (Indochina Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Phuket City Airport (HKT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Drive Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Yesaway
• ASAP Car Rentals

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Phuket City range from £523 to £764, with an average of £616 over the past 12 months. Anything below £523 counts as a good deal.