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Flight deals from Chennai to Phuket

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Chennai to Phuket? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Phuket.C$243 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 8, returning Sat, Oct 11.Round-trip flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Thai AirAsia departing from Chennai on Wed, Oct 8, arriving in Phuket.Inbound direct flight with Thai AirAsia departing from Phuket on Sat, Oct 11, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$243, select.
Phuket.C$250 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jan 21, returning Thu, Feb 5.Round-trip flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Thai AirAsia departing from Chennai on Wed, Jan 21, arriving in Phuket.Inbound direct flight with Thai AirAsia departing from Phuket on Thu, Feb 5, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$250, select.
Phuket.C$250 per passenger.Departing Sun, Feb 1, returning Thu, Feb 5.Round-trip flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Thai AirAsia departing from Chennai on Sun, Feb 1, arriving in Phuket.Inbound direct flight with Thai AirAsia departing from Phuket on Thu, Feb 5, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$250, select.
Phuket.C$254 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 30, returning Thu, Sep 4.Round-trip flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Chennai on Sat, Aug 30, arriving in Phuket.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Phuket on Thu, Sep 4, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$254, select.
Phuket.C$254 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 9, returning Fri, Aug 15.Round-trip flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Chennai on Sat, Aug 9, arriving in Phuket.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Phuket on Fri, Aug 15, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$254, select.
Phuket.C$254 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jan 7, returning Thu, Jan 8.Round-trip flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Thai AirAsia departing from Chennai on Wed, Jan 7, arriving in Phuket.Inbound direct flight with Thai AirAsia departing from Phuket on Thu, Jan 8, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$254, select.
Phuket.C$254 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 9, returning Sun, Sep 14.Round-trip flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Chennai on Tue, Sep 9, arriving in Phuket.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departing from Phuket on Sun, Sep 14, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$254, select.
Phuket.C$254 per passenger.Departing Fri, Feb 20, returning Thu, Mar 12.Round-trip flight with Thai AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with Thai AirAsia departing from Chennai on Fri, Feb 20, arriving in Phuket.Inbound direct flight with Thai AirAsia departing from Phuket on Thu, Mar 12, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$254, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Phuket

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chennai to Phuket flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from C$256
Aug
from C$254
Sep
from C$254
Oct
from C$243
Nov
from C$255
Dec
from C$272
Jan
from C$254
Feb
from C$250
Mar
from C$255
Apr
from C$263
May
from C$273
Jun
from C$255

Direct flights from Chennai to Phuket

Chennai to Phuket: Alternative routes

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

Chennai to Phuket: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$243
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time3 hrs, 13 mins
Most popular airlineThai AirAsia
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Chennai to Phuket: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Chennai to Phuket is C$243. 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.
3 hours and 13 minutes is the average flight time from Chennai to Phuket.
Thai AirAsia flies direct from Chennai to Phuket.
There are 4 flights per week flying from Chennai to Phuket, as of July 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Phuket is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai Airport to Phuket Airport on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 13 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 Phuket 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 Phuket is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Thai AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Phuket.

Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know

  • Phuket is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Chennai and observes the UTC+7 timezone.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAA to HKT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Phuket International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAA and HKT:

    • Suvarnabhumi Airport

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    • Changi International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is C$120. A return fare is currently C$243. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAA to HKT if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to Phuket International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MAA to HKT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Phuket International Airport.

Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • When it comes to Chennai Airport's on-time performance, 76.04% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes about 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.

  • Have an early flight from Chennai Airport to Phuket International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to MAA:

Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)

  • If you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near HKT:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up a Phuket International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and explore beyond Phuket's main sights.

  • For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Phuket International Airport around three weeks in advance.

Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket

  • Phuket International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Phuket. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.

  • It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Phuket International Airport. February is the busiest month to visit Phuket. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Phuket International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAA to HKT sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Thailand

  • Surat Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Phuket. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.

  • Nakhon Si Thammarat is another must-experience destination in Thailand and is around 177 kilometres east of Phuket. No trip is complete without dropping by Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.

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