Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Phuket (HKT) flights
An economy award from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Phuket (HKT) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $23. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Phuket (HKT): 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 KUL to HKT 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 | $23–405 |
| British Airways ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 6,000 | $43–255 |
| Etihad GuestOn Malaysia Airlines | 6,000 | $23–305 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 6,000 | $23–225 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 7,500 | $43–75 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Malaysia Airlines | 10,000 | $38–145 |
| Finnair PlusOn Malaysia Airlines | 10,000 | $23–55 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Malaysia Airlines | 11,500 | $23–115 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Malaysia Airlines | 12,000 | $23–55 |
| American AAdvantageOn Malaysia Airlines | 17,500 | $23–55 |
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 KUL to HKT
- AirAsiaNot in an alliance
- Batik Air MalaysiaNot in an alliance
- Malaysia Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
Book KUL to HKT 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
KUL to HKT with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Penang (PEN)AirAsia and Firefly the whole way+1
- Via Hat Yai (HDY)Thai AirAsia, then Bangkok Airways
- Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines and Scoot the whole way
+4
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International and Thai Vietjet Air the whole way
VZVZ+1 - Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia the whole wayDD
- Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Siem Reap (SAI)Mahogany Air, then Thai AirAsiaKT
KUL to HKT: common questions
How many miles does KUL to HKT cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $23. 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 KUL to HKT?
AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Phuket (HKT).
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Phuket by plane?
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Phuket (HKT) 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 KUL to HKT 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 Kuala Lumpur and Phuket?
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 AirAsia 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.