Phuket at the start of the dry season: blue skies, calm seas and island-hopping every day.
Air China flies from Brussels to Phuket from €429 return, with a stop in China each way. Checked bags and meals are included, and the dates fall in November and early December 2026, just as the dry season begins.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Brussels, Belgium
- To: Phuket, Thailand
- Airline: Air China
- Stops: 1 stop each way (Chengdu or Beijing)
- Price: €429–€431 return
- When: November - December 2026
Example dates:
12/11/2026 - 26/11/2026
26/11/2026 - 08/12/2026
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The flight leaves Brussels at 12:25, stops for 3h35 in Chengdu Tianfu and lands in Phuket at 12:45 the next day. On 12/11, the return leaves at 18:25, stops for 1h40 in Beijing and lands in Brussels at 06:40. On 26/11, the return stops for 21h10 in Chengdu, enough time to see the pandas. A checked bag, hand luggage and meals are included.
💰 How far does your money go?
A Belgian beer in a Brussels café costs about €5, and a cone of frites €4. In Phuket, a plate of pad thai from a street stall costs about €2, a bottle of Chang beer €2.50 and a one-hour Thai massage €10. A longtail boat to a quiet beach for the day, split between four, comes to about €15 each.
☀️ The Weather
November and December are the start of the dry season in Phuket. Expect highs of 31-32°C, nights around 24°C and a sea at 28°C. The rains of the monsoon are fading, so most days are sunny, with the odd short shower in early November.
🏨 Where to Stay
Stay in Patong for nightlife, or Kata for a quieter beach.
Book a Bed Poshtel · 8.5/10 · From €16/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 €63/night
A garden resort with three pools, a short walk from Patong Beach.
The Shore at Katathani · 9.3/10 · From €454/night
Adults-only pool villas on the hillside above Kata Noi, one of the island's best beaches.
⏱️ Making the most of your layover in Chengdu
On the 26/11 date, the return stops for 21h10 in Chengdu Tianfu: you land in the early morning and fly on the next morning. Belgian passport holders can currently enter China visa-free for short stays, but check the rules before you fly, and be back at the airport at least 3 hours before your next flight.
Panda layover tour from Chengdu Tianfu: A private tour from the airport to the Giant Panda Base and the old streets of Chengdu, then back for your flight.
If you'd rather rest:
Tianfu Joyhub Air Hotel · 9.4/10 · From €100/night
About 1.5 km from the terminal, for a proper night's sleep before the flight home.
Tianfu Joyhub Cheer Hotel · 9.0/10 · From €75/night
A cheaper option next door, about 1.6 km from the airport.
🎯 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 white marble Buddha above Chalong, with views over the south of the island.
Similan Islands: White sand and some of Thailand's best snorkelling, in a national park 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
From €429 return with a checked bag, Brussels to Phuket for the start of the dry season.
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