Phuket sits in the Andaman Sea, 5,400 miles from Gatwick. The beaches are white, the water is warm, and a cold Singha on the beach costs under £3. Norse Atlantic now flies there non-stop, and returns start at £539.
✈️ The deal
- From: London Gatwick
- To: Phuket, Thailand
- Airline: Norse Atlantic
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: £539–£599 return
- When: February, March and May
Example dates:
13/01/2027 - 11/02/2027
29/01/2027 - 18/02/2027
05/02/2027 - 18/02/2027
03/03/2027 - 18/03/2027
12/03/2027 - 23/03/2027
💰 How far does your money go?
Pad Thai at a street stall costs around £1.60. A local beer at a beach bar is about £2.70. Budget travellers regularly cover three meals, snacks and drinks for under £12 a day. That is less than a single round at most London pubs.
☀️ The weather
February and March are Phuket's best months. Dry season, clear skies, and temperatures between 30 and 32°C. May marks the start of the southwest monsoon, bringing warm weather around 29°C with afternoon showers that usually clear by evening.
🏨 Where to stay
From backpacker-friendly to clifftop luxury, Phuket covers every budget.
Lub d Phuket Patong | 8.2/10 · From £18/night
A hostel-style hotel with a rooftop pool and a social bar. Perfect for solo travellers who want to meet people without roughing it.
Sleep with Me Hotel Design Hotel at Patong | 8.7/10 · From £55/night
A design-led boutique hotel a short walk from Patong Beach. Clean rooms, rooftop pool and strong reviews across the board.
SINAE Phuket Luxury Hotel | 9.1/10 · From £185/night
Clifftop infinity pool, panoramic sea views and a breakfast that makes you cancel morning plans.
🎯 What to do
Phuket is a launching pad as much as a destination.
Phang Nga Bay: Sea kayak through towering limestone karsts and into hidden sea caves. One of the most dramatic landscapes in Southeast Asia.
Big Buddha: A 45-metre white marble statue on Nakkerd Hill, reopened after restoration. Free entry. Views over Chalong Bay that stretch to the horizon.
Phuket Old Town and night markets: Sino-Portuguese shophouses, street food stalls and vendors selling everything from mango sticky rice to fresh coconuts. Go at dusk.
Thai cooking class: Learn to make Tom Kha Gai, green curry or Pad Thai in a heritage kitchen. Worth a half day easily.
🗺️ Where to go from here
Phuket is the gateway to the best of the Andaman coast.
Phi Phi Islands: Dramatic limestone cliffs, clear water and Maya Bay. 1.5 hours by ferry. Go early to beat the crowds.
Krabi and Railay Beach: Accessible only by boat, Railay has no roads. Just cliffs, beaches and rock climbers. 1.5 hours by ferry from Phuket.
Koh Lanta: Quieter, less developed and better for longer stays. 2 hours by ferry via Krabi.
Koh Yao Noi: A small island in the middle of Phang Nga Bay. Rice paddies, buffalo and almost no tourists. 30 minutes by speedboat from Bang Rong Pier.
Norse Atlantic doesn't fly non-stop to Phuket from London every day. These dates at £539 won't last long.
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