Statistics on Edinburgh-Phuket flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Phuket (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Phuket from Edinburgh airport is $ 1064 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 912 (in september) and $ 1223 (in december), which is a saving of $ 153 or a surplus of $ 159 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $880 to $935 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Phuket before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Phuket plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Phuket from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 912, saving $ 153 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1064). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1223).
Flight Edinburgh-Phuket: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 986 | $ 1137 | fair price |
| February | $ 953 | $ 1099 | fair price |
| March | $ 861 | $ 976 | fair price |
| April | $ 998 | $ 1147 | fair price |
| May | $ 839 | $ 926 | good price |
| June | $ 852 | $ 966 | fair price |
| July | $ 1068 | $ 1203 | high price |
| August | $ 1048 | $ 1156 | fair price |
| September | $ 820 | $ 912 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 870 | $ 996 | fair price |
| November | $ 873 | $ 1020 | fair price |
| December | $ 1002 | $ 1223 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Phuket
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Phuket range from $660 to $1429. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $660 to $715), 1% at the maximum price (from $1374 to $1429). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $880 to $935 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Phuket flight
There are 17 companies that serve Edinburgh from Phuket airport: EasyJet, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, British Airways, China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines, Air France, Pegasus Airlines, Aer Lingus, Etihad Airways, Diamond Sakha Airlines, Norwegian, Swiss and China Southern.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Phuket route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Phuket flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $28. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $27.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Phuket to Edinburgh departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $23. Conversely, departing from Phuket on a friday may cost you an additional $35.
Top prices Edinburgh-Phuket
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Phuket | 01-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 607 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Phuket | 02-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 681 | layover flight with Pegasus Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Phuket | 06-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 713 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Phuket | 08-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 624 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Phuket | 12-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 716 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Phuket | 02-06 to 23-06-2025 | $ 658 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Phuket | 09-06 to 23-06-2025 | $ 650 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Phuket | 05-09 to 19-09-2025 | $ 705 | layover flight with Pegasus Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Phuket | 07-09 to 28-09-2025 | $ 708 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Phuket | 03-10 to 18-10-2025 | $ 709 | layover flight with Hainan Airlines |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Phuket to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Phuket flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Phuket, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1034 $, which is a saving of 30 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (165 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Phuket flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1035 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1060), 2 to 3 months ($ 1130), 3 to 4 months ($ 1040), 5 to 6 months ($ 1073), 6 to 7 months ($ 1099) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 930 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1050), 3 to 4 months ($ 1083), 4 to 5 months ($ 1039), 6 to 7 months ($ 1088), 7 to 8 months ($ 1086), 8 to 9 months ($ 1092), 11 to 12 months ($ 1091) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 898 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 954), 2 to 3 months ($ 935), 5 to 6 months ($ 918), 6 to 7 months ($ 899) |
| April | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1065 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1076), 3 to 4 months ($ 1118), 5 to 6 months ($ 1129), 6 to 7 months ($ 1112), 9 to 10 months ($ 1135) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 863 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 876), 2 to 3 months ($ 896), 3 to 4 months ($ 909), 6 to 7 months ($ 916) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 894 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 913), 4 to 5 months ($ 913) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1019 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1032), 4 to 5 months ($ 1196), 8 to 9 months ($ 1187) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 931 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 972) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 740 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 795), 2 to 3 months ($ 817) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 766 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 843), 3 to 4 months ($ 908), 4 to 5 months ($ 970), 7 to 8 months ($ 987), 10 to 11 months ($ 971) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 848 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 994), 3 to 4 months ($ 924), 4 to 5 months ($ 937), 5 to 6 months ($ 942), 6 to 7 months ($ 951), 7 to 8 months ($ 970), 8 to 9 months ($ 984) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 972 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1169), 4 to 5 months ($ 1097), 5 to 6 months ($ 1091), 6 to 7 months ($ 1103), 9 to 10 months ($ 1212) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Phuket are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $14. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $17 more.
Edinburgh to Phuket: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1080 $860 to $1658 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 865 $607 to $5391 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 870 $643 to $4324 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 964 $848 to $1302 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 945 $841 to $1114 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 797 $687 to $874 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 809 $703 to $975 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 829 $763 to $942 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 940 $785 to $1231 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 908 $804 to $1009 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 926 $821 to $1062 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 850 $793 to $963 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Phuket. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!