Question 1

How long is the flight from Shanghai Pudong to Phuket?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from Shanghai Pudong to Phuket typically takes around 5 hours 35 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 16 hours 35 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to Phuket?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to Phuket, with an average of around 2 to 3 flights per day, operated by, among others, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines. If you want to travel without a stopover, it is worth filtering specifically for direct flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Shanghai Pudong to Phuket?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to Phuket are operated by, among others, Shanghai Airlines, Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with China Southern (via Guangzhou), Cathay Pacific (via Hong Kong) and China Eastern (via Kunming). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to Phuket?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to Phuket operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Shanghai Pudong to Phuket?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Shanghai Pudong to Phuket there are on average around 2 to 3 flights per day. The number of services can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Shanghai Pudong to Phuket?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Shanghai Pudong to Phuket there are around 20 to 21 flights per week. The number of services can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days to find the best option.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Shanghai Pudong to Phuket depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from Shanghai Pudong to Phuket usually departs at 17:15. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Phuket.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Shanghai Pudong to Phuket depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from Shanghai Pudong to Phuket usually departs at 18:30. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Shanghai Pudong Phuket	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (KUL) D70331, AK0822 14h 55min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (KUL) AK0819, D70332 19h 05min	Air Asia X, AirAsia Berhad		£177
Best option Shanghai Pudong Phuket	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (KUL) MH0387, MH0790 16h 15min	Return 20/10/26 direct FM0832 05h 25min	Malaysia Airlines		£353
Shanghai Pudong Phuket Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (BKK) 9C8891, VZ0316 16h 30min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (BKK) VZ0315, 9C7282 12h 15min	Spring Airlines, Thai Vietjet Air	?	£243
Shanghai Pudong Phuket	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (KUL) D70331, AK0822 14h 55min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (KUL) AK0821, D70332 10h 40min	Air Asia X, AirAsia Berhad	?	£178
Shanghai Pudong Phuket	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (KUL) D70333, AK0820 11h 35min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (KUL) AK0821, D70332 10h 40min	Air Asia X, AirAsia Berhad		£182
Shanghai Pudong Phuket	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (KUL) D70331, AK0832 10h 05min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (KUL) AK0819, D70332 19h 05min	Air Asia X, AirAsia Berhad		£184
Shanghai Pudong Phuket	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (KUL) MH0387, MH0794 12h 10min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (KUL) MH0787, MH0386 13h 40min	Malaysia Airlines	?	£260
Shanghai Pudong Phuket	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (KUL) MH0387, MH0786 08h 35min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (KUL) MH0787, MH0386 13h 40min	Malaysia Airlines	?	£262
Shanghai Pudong Phuket	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (BKK) VZ3525, VZ2300 13h 20min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (BKK) VZ0315, VZ3524 15h 45min	Thai Vietjet Air		£349
Shanghai Pudong Phuket	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (KUL) MH0387, MH0786 08h 35min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (KMG) MU5094, FM9466 29h 15min	Malaysia Airlines	?	£354

Outbound and return from	£176.99
Flight duration	min. 05:20 / max. 06:45
Return flight duration	min. 04:00/ max. 05:20
Distance	3538 km
Flights per week	76
Departure airport	Airport Shanghai Pudong (PVG)
Departure country	Flights from China
Arrival airport	Airport Phuket (HKT)
Destination country	Flights to Thailand
Departure country - Arrival airport	China - Phuket
Departure airport - Destination country	Shanghai Pudong - Thailand

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