Phuket lies in the south of Thailand, and from Russia you fly to it. Below are the schedule of direct flights from Moscow, connection options and links to the entry rules, all checked on 19 October 2026. The schedule and journey times come from the official Aeroflot schedule. The fares come from the ticket search on the carrier’s site.
Direct flights from Moscow
Aeroflot flies from Sheremetyevo (SVO) to Phuket Airport (HKT) on a Boeing 777-300ER. From 25 October 2026, the start of the winter season, the schedule is as follows (departure Moscow time, arrival Phuket time, both local):
| Flight | Days | Departs Moscow | Arrives Phuket | Journey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SU 284 | every day | 20:40 | 10:20 | 9 h 40 min |
| SU 278 | every day | 18:30, Thursdays 18:25 | 08:00 | 9 h 30 min, Thursdays 9 h 35 min |
| SU 276 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | 22:50 | 12:25, Fridays 12:20 | 9 h 35 min, Fridays 9 h 30 min |
You arrive in Phuket the day after you leave. On the Aeroflot schedule as of 19 October 2026 this pattern runs until 27 March 2027, the end of the winter season. Until 24 October inclusive the previous schedule applies: SU 284 every day at 19:10 (arrives 08:30, 9 h 20 min) and SU 276 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 23:05-23:50 (9 h 20 min-9 h 55 min). The Phuket Airport directory lists Aeroflot among the airport’s airlines, with an office in the car park building (unit PB104).
We took the fares of direct flights from the Aeroflot site on 19 October 2026: a one-way search, economy, 1 adult, Sheremetyevo (SVO) to Phuket (HKT). The cheapest fare, Economy Basic, has hand baggage only (up to 10 kg), no refund, and changes cost extra:
| Departure date | Cheapest flight | Economy Basic | Economy Optimum (1 checked bag) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 November 2026 | SU 276 | from 37,343 roubles | 44,583 roubles |
| 15 November 2026 | SU 276, SU 278, SU 284 | from 45,523 roubles | 53,703 roubles |
| 1 December 2026 | SU 284 | from 45,523 roubles | 53,703 roubles |
| 15 December 2026 | SU 284 | from 56,428 roubles | 66,768 roubles |
In the Aeroflot price calendar the cheapest day of November is 1 November (37,343 roubles) and of December 5-7 December (41,388 roubles). Prices change daily, so check your flight when you buy.
The time difference between Moscow and Phuket is 4 hours: 20:40 Moscow time plus 9 h 40 min is 06:20 Moscow time, which is 10:20 Phuket time.
Other flights from Russia
Besides Aeroflot, AZUR air flies to Phuket: these are charters, and tickets are sold by tour operators. In the Summer 2026 season, according to the airline’s release of 18 May 2026, flights run from Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk, Samara and Sochi. By 19 October 2026 the airline had not announced a winter 2026/27 programme to Phuket: its news covers Nha Trang, Phu Quoc and Sri Lanka, but not Phuket. We could not confirm direct flights by Nordwind, Red Wings or other carriers from the regions from primary sources: the Phuket Airport board sits behind a Cloudflare check, and the Nordwind site has no news about Phuket. Ask a travel agent.
With a connection
If there is no direct flight on your date, you can fly with a connection. For 20 October 2026 Tutu showed tickets with a connection in Bangkok, Istanbul, Novosibirsk, Beijing, Hong Kong and Singapore, on different airlines and with different baggage and connection terms. We did not check these flights and do not recommend a particular one: look at whether the connection is on a single ticket and how long it takes.
The simplest option with a stop in Thailand is Bangkok. From there to Phuket is 1 h 20 min to 1 h 40 min in the air and a ticket from 1,149 baht, with details in how to get from Bangkok to Phuket. The bus from Bangkok takes 14-17 hours, so it rarely suits a connection.
What to check before you fly
- Length of stay and documents. What to show and how many days you will be admitted for are covered in how many days you can stay in Thailand without a visa and entering Thailand in 2026
- Arrival card. The electronic TDAC card is free, and how to fill it in without landing on a clone site is in the TDAC arrival card
- Return ticket. Whether you need an onward ticket and what sums you may be asked about are in return ticket for Thailand
- Baggage. What you may bring and how airline allowances work are on the page baggage rules for Thailand
After you land: from Phuket Airport
HKT is in the north of the island. How to reach the beaches by bus, minivan, Grab and Bolt, with fares and times, is in the Phuket Airport guide and the comparison airport transfer in Phuket. Check flights for your arrival and departure day on the airport board.
Where to go next in Thailand
If Phuket is only part of your trip, the onward journeys are covered separately: from Phuket to Krabi and to Koh Samui, and from Bangkok to Phuket, to Krabi and to Koh Samui. For what to do on the island, the season and the beaches, see holidays in Phuket and the Phuket page.
FAQ
Are there direct flights from Moscow to Phuket?
Yes. On the official Aeroflot schedule, direct flights from Sheremetyevo to Phuket from 25 October 2026 are SU 284 and SU 278 every day and SU 276 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so two or three flights a day. The Phuket Airport (AOT) airline directory also lists Aeroflot among the airport's airlines, with an office in the car park building, unit PB104. The Aeroflot schedule is open until 27 March 2027, so check your date before you buy.
How much is an Aeroflot ticket from Moscow to Phuket?
In the Aeroflot site search on 19 October 2026 (one way, economy, 1 adult) the cheapest fare, Economy Basic, was from 37,343 roubles for departure on 1 November (SU 276, the other flights 41,388), from 45,523 roubles for 15 November, from 45,523 roubles for 1 December (SU 284) and from 56,428 roubles for 15 December (SU 284). This fare has no free checked baggage (hand baggage up to 10 kg), no refund, and changes cost extra. Economy Optimum with one checked bag cost 44,583-66,768 roubles for the same dates. Prices change daily, so check your flight when you buy.
How long is the flight from Moscow to Phuket?
On the Aeroflot schedule 9 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours 40 minutes from 25 October, and 9 h 17 min to 9 h 55 min until 24 October. SU 284 departs at 20:40 Moscow time and lands at 10:20 Phuket time, SU 278 at 18:30 and 08:00, SU 276 at 22:50 and about 12:25, always the next day. The time difference is 4 hours: 20:40 Moscow time plus 9 h 40 min is 06:20 Moscow time and 10:20 Phuket time.
Do other Russian airlines fly to Phuket?
AZUR air flies charters, and tickets are sold by tour operators. In the Summer 2026 season, according to its release of 18 May 2026, they run from Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk, Samara and Sochi, and by 19 October the airline had not announced a winter 2026/27 programme to Phuket. We could not confirm other Russian carriers or scheduled flights from the regions from primary sources: the Phuket Airport board sits behind a Cloudflare check, and the Nordwind site has no news about Phuket.
How do I get to Phuket with a connection?
For 20 October 2026 Tutu showed tickets with a connection in Bangkok, Istanbul, Novosibirsk, Beijing, Hong Kong and Singapore, on different airlines. The simplest option for the Thai mainland is to fly to Bangkok and take a direct flight on to Phuket: 1 h 20 min to 1 h 40 min, a ticket from 1,149 baht. For baggage and connection terms on separate tickets, check the airlines' rules.
What do I need to enter Thailand from Russia?
Entry rules changed in 2026, so do not rely on old information. The permitted stay for Russian citizens, the TDAC arrival card and the question of a return ticket are covered with sources on separate pages, linked in the section What to check before you fly.
How do I get from Phuket Airport to my hotel?
There is the Phuket Smart Bus along the west coast, minivans, Grab and Bolt. Fares, timetables and journey times to each beach are collected in the Phuket Airport guide, and the options are compared in the transfer article.
Sources
- Aeroflot. Flight schedule (route Moscow, Phuket, winter season 2026/27)
- Aeroflot. Ticket search Moscow, Phuket (one way, economy, 1 adult; price calendar and search results for 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 1 Dec and 15 Dec 2026)
- Aeroflot. Tickets Moscow, Phuket
- AZUR air. News (including “AZUR air will keep flying to Phuket in the summer season”, 18.05.2026)
- Tutu. Moscow, Phuket flight schedule: direct and connecting flights for 20 October (aggregator)
- AOT, Phuket Airport. Airline information
- AirAsia MOVE. Flights Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) → Phuket
- AirAsia MOVE. Flights Bangkok (Don Mueang) → Phuket
- AOT, Phuket Airport. Flight status board
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