Phuket Thailand

DREW · #1 15-01-2007, 18:45

Hi

Does anyone know of an airline which flys direct from Penang to Phuket.

I know that Air Asia and Silkair don't, as they have to route through KL or Singapore.

Many Thanks

Drew

LivinLOS · #2 15-01-2007, 19:18

Dont think there is one.. Can bounce BKK or probably easier and cheaper via KL

briofoz · #3 15-01-2007, 20:21

We went Phuket to Penang last year, and found there were no direct flights. As has been suggested, via KL is probably quickest, although Tiger via Singapore might be cheapest by Air. We ended up catching the VIP bus from Phuket town to Hat Yai, then a Minibus to Penang. Very cheap, but its about 10hours total driving, and VIP bus gets in late to Hat Yai, so means an overnight.

Crustasian · #4 19-01-2007, 03:49

Just did the Penang trip this week.

They now have a second daily flight from Phuket at 1605.

Flight to Penang is from KL LCCT at 2130.

Return journey was Penang depart 1225.

Flight from KL LCCT was 1525.

Total cost approx 7000 Baht.

Hope this helps.

DREW · #5 19-01-2007, 21:24

Yes

Many thanks for this.

Do you happen to have contact details or do they have a website, where I can book a flight.

Thanks Again

Regards

Drew

Crustasian · #6 20-01-2007, 00:16

Their web site and on line booking service is <www.airasia.com>

Pad Mc · #7 22-01-2007, 21:27

Seen this,

Welcome to AirAsia.com...now everyone can fly...

landofsmiles · #8 23-01-2007, 18:26

Crusty, what's Penang like busy wise at the Thai Consul? I've just done a KL run. Got to the Embassy 8.45...about 30 already in front of me...gates open 9.30...I got out just before 10.30. Pickup next morning got there 10.30...they stuck strictly to the 11.00 handout and got away about 11.15 so not too bad.

But what's waiting times like at Penang? I can imagine it's not so busy there?

Crustasian · #9 25-01-2007, 00:34

The main reason I spent 2000 Baht extra on flights is that in Penang you don't have to go in person.

My hotel clerk did it for me.The money changers in Chulia street also do the service for a fee of 30 Rgt.You just fill in the form and give them your passport,money and photos.They take it in the morning and you get it back the next afternoon.

LivinLOS · #10 25-01-2007, 08:58

However Penang are getting rough if your after a non O.. Fine for tourist visa's mind..