Phuket (HKT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) flights

An economy award from Phuket (HKT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Phuket (HKT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL): AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines. The two airports are 439 miles (706 km) apart. Malaysia Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Penang, Hat Yai and Singapore and more.
How many miles HKT to KUL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 4,500 | $33β390 |
| British Airways ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 6,000 | $53β240 |
| Etihad GuestOn Malaysia Airlines | 6,000 | $33β290 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 6,000 | $33β210 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 7,500 | $53β60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Malaysia Airlines | 10,000 | $48β130 |
| Finnair PlusOn Malaysia Airlines | 10,000 | $33β40 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Malaysia Airlines | 11,500 | $33β100 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Malaysia Airlines | 12,000 | $33β40 |
| American AAdvantageOn Malaysia Airlines | 17,500 | $33β40 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from HKT to KUL
- AirAsiaNot in an alliance

- Batik Air MalaysiaNot in an alliance

- Malaysia Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 10 programsWho books it

Book HKT to KUL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Malaysia Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Malaysia Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
HKT to KUL with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Penang (PEN)Firefly and AirAsia the whole way




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- Via Hat Yai (HDY)Bangkok Airways, then Thai AirAsia


- Via Singapore (SIN)Scoot and Singapore Airlines the whole way




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- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International and Thai Vietjet Air the whole way

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VZ - Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia the whole wayDD





- Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines the whole way



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- Via Siem Reap (SAI)Thai AirAsia, then Mahogany Air
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HKT to KUL: common questions
How many miles does HKT to KUL cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33. Next cheapest: British Airways Club (6,000), Etihad Guest (6,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from HKT to KUL?
AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Phuket (HKT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
How far is Phuket from Kuala Lumpur by plane?
Phuket (HKT) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) are 439 miles (706 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book HKT to KUL award flights?
10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Phuket and Kuala Lumpur?
The most direct connections are through Penang (PEN), Hat Yai (HDY), Singapore (SIN), Bangkok (BKK) and Bangkok (DMK). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Firefly through Penang.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.







