Quick answer
Mumbai to Phuket non-stop takes about 4 hours 15 minutes over roughly 3,000 km. IndiGo runs the main non-stop at the time of review; otherwise connect through Bangkok on Thai Airways in 7–9 hours. One-way fares start near ₹13,500 booked 3–6 weeks ahead. Indian passport holders currently enter Thailand visa-free and must file the online TDAC.
Route facts
- Flight time
- 4h 15m
- Distance
- ≈ 3,000 km
- Starting fare
- ₹13,500 one-way
- Airlines
- IndiGo
- Cheapest months
- Jul–Sep
- Entry
- Visa-exempt for Indian tourists at the time of review; complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 3 days before arrival.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT). Fares are typical starting one-way economy prices booked 3–6 weeks ahead outside peak dates — live prices vary by the hour.
Who flies Mumbai to Phuket non-stop?
IndiGo operates the non-stop from Mumbai's Terminal 2 to Phuket International (HKT) at the time of review. Other airlines have added and dropped this route over the years, so check current schedules when you search. If the non-stop is full or expensive, connect via Bangkok on Thai Airways from Suvarnabhumi, with a total journey of 7–9 hours.
Best flight timings
Phuket is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of India. A flight that lands by early afternoon gets you to Patong or Kata before dark. If you've booked a Phi Phi or James Bond Island tour, keep it for day two or later: boats leave hotels around 7–8 am.
Baggage: full-service vs low-cost
IndiGo's international fares include a checked bag on most fare types, but lighter and cabin-only bundles exist, so check before paying. Thai Airways includes meals and checked baggage. If you connect onto a Thai budget airline on a separate ticket, its base fare may not include any checked bag.
Getting from Phuket airport to your beach
The airport is in the far north of the island. A taxi to Patong takes 45–75 minutes and costs THB 800–1,000 (₹2,150–2,700); Kata and Karon cost a little more. The Phuket Smart Bus runs down the west coast for about THB 100 (₹270), slow but cheap.
When to book and connecting options
Book 3–6 weeks ahead. November to April is high season; from May to October the west coast sees rough seas and lower fares, with July to September usually cheapest. On a Bangkok connection, keep both flights on one ticket and avoid self-transfers between Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang.
Tips for families and seniors
Request a wheelchair at booking. Kata and Karon are calmer bases than Patong for families. Speedboat tours are bumpy for older travellers; a big-boat day trip is gentler.
See our Thailand visa guide, the Thailand trip cost page, things to do in Phuket and more routes on flights.
Frequently asked questions
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