Long-tail boats, limestone islands and a calm, clear Andaman Sea, while London gets dark at 4pm.
Norse Atlantic flies non-stop from London Gatwick to Phuket from £456 return. The dates fall in December 2026 and January 2027, right in Phuket's dry season.
✈️ The Deal
- From: London Gatwick, United Kingdom
- To: Phuket, Thailand
- Airline: Norse Atlantic
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: £456 - £464 return
- When: December 2026 - January 2027
Example dates:
04/12/2026 - 24/12/2026
04/12/2026 - 15/12/2026
18/01/2027 - 26/01/2027
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Prices by date: 04/12 - 24/12 and 18/01 - 26/01 from £456, 04/12 - 15/12 from £464. In January you leave Gatwick at 17:35 and land in Phuket at 12:15 the next day, after 11h40. The flight home leaves at 15:05 and lands at Gatwick at 21:25. In December the flight out leaves at 12:50. The Economy Light fare includes a cabin bag, with no checked bag.
💰 How far does your money go?
A pint in London now costs £6-7. In Phuket, a plate of pad thai from a street stall costs about £1.70, a cold Chang at a beach bar around £2.50 and a one-hour Thai massage £7-9. A songthaew, the local shared bus, from Phuket Town to the beaches costs about £1.
☀️ The Weather
December and January are the heart of the dry season in Phuket. Expect sunny days of 32-33°C, nights around 24°C and a sea at 28°C. Rain is rare and the Andaman Sea is calm and clear, the best time of year for boat trips and snorkelling.
🏨 Where to Stay
Stay in Patong for nightlife, or Kata for a quieter beach.
Book a Bed Poshtel · 8.5/10 · From £13/night
A stylish hostel in Phuket Old Town, with private rooms and the night markets close by.
Deevana Patong Resort & Spa · 8.7/10 · From £53/night
A garden resort with three pools, a short walk from Patong Beach.
The Shore at Katathani · 9.3/10 · From £380/night
Adults-only pool villas on the hillside above Kata Noi, one of the island's best beaches.
🎯 What to Do
Phuket is beaches, islands and viewpoints.
Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay: The classic day trip by speedboat, with snorkelling stops and lunch on the islands.
James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay: Limestone towers rising from green water, sea caves and the floating village of Koh Panyee.
Big Buddha viewpoint: The 45-metre white marble Buddha on the hills above Chalong, with views over the whole south of the island.
Similan Islands: White sand and some of Thailand's best snorkelling, a national park that is only open from October to May.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Phuket is a good base for the south of Thailand.
Krabi and Railay: Cliffs, climbing and beaches only reachable by boat, about 2 hours by ferry or road.
Khao Lak: Quiet beaches and the gateway to the Similan Islands, about 1h30 by road.
Koh Samui: Palm-lined beaches in the Gulf of Thailand, about 1 hour by air. Search flights
Chiang Mai: Temples, night markets and mountains in the north, about 2 hours by air. Search flights
£456 return, non-stop from London to Phuket in the best weather of the year. Home on Christmas Eve if you take the December dates.
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