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 $ 1047 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 889 (in may) and $ 1219 (in december), which is a saving of $ 158 or a surplus of $ 173 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $847 to $900 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Phuket before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Phuket plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Phuket from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 889, saving $ 158 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1047). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1219).
Flight Edinburgh-Phuket: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 955 | $ 1109 | fair price |
| February | $ 920 | $ 1066 | fair price |
| March | $ 842 | $ 956 | fair price |
| April | $ 943 | $ 1080 | fair price |
| May | $ 791 | $ 889 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 808 | $ 931 | good price |
| July | $ 1021 | $ 1190 | high price |
| August | $ 1022 | $ 1193 | high price |
| September | $ 782 | $ 919 | good price |
| October | $ 821 | $ 1002 | fair price |
| November | $ 821 | $ 1004 | fair price |
| December | $ 993 | $ 1219 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 $635 to $1376. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $635 to $688), 1% at the maximum price (from $1323 to $1376). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $847 to $900 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Phuket flight
There are 15 companies that serve Edinburgh from Phuket airport: EasyJet, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, KLM, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, Malaysia Airlines, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Aer Lingus, Swiss, Pegasus Airlines and Norwegian.
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 (18% 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 $29. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $23.
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 $30. Conversely, departing from Phuket on a friday may cost you an additional $52.
Top prices Edinburgh-Phuket
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Phuket | 01-12 to 15-12-2024 | $ 740 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Phuket | 03-12 to 24-12-2024 | $ 757 | layover flight with Pegasus Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Phuket | 04-12 to 11-12-2024 | $ 734 | layover flight with Pegasus Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Phuket | 07-12 to 22-12-2024 | $ 726 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Phuket | 18-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 757 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Edinburgh → Phuket | 05-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 755 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Phuket | 08-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 756 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Phuket | 14-03 to 29-03-2025 | $ 755 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Edinburgh → Phuket | 15-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 712 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Phuket | 02-05 to 07-05-2025 | $ 745 | layover flight with Pegasus 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 6 to 7 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 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1003 $, which is a saving of 44 $ 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 (78 $ 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1038 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1047), 2 to 3 months ($ 1095), 4 to 5 months ($ 1043), 5 to 6 months ($ 1062), 6 to 7 months ($ 1073), 7 to 8 months ($ 1096) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 936 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1049), 4 to 5 months ($ 1008), 6 to 7 months ($ 1015), 7 to 8 months ($ 1017), 8 to 9 months ($ 996), 11 to 12 months ($ 985) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 875 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 923), 1 to 2 months ($ 924), 5 to 6 months ($ 890), 7 to 8 months ($ 942), 8 to 9 months ($ 938), 11 to 12 months ($ 953) |
| April | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 949 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 978), 1 to 2 months ($ 961), 6 to 7 months ($ 1057), 9 to 10 months ($ 1063), 10 to 11 months ($ 989) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 786 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 812), 6 to 7 months ($ 883) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 870 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 912), 2 to 3 months ($ 891), 4 to 5 months ($ 919), 8 to 9 months ($ 922), 9 to 10 months ($ 924) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1087 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1190), 3 to 4 months ($ 1183), 7 to 8 months ($ 1187), 8 to 9 months ($ 1147), 9 to 10 months ($ 1139), 10 to 11 months ($ 1165) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1131 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1153), 8 to 9 months ($ 1157), 9 to 10 months ($ 1142), 10 to 11 months ($ 1146), 11 to 12 months ($ 1185) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 836 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 867), 3 to 4 months ($ 866), 4 to 5 months ($ 895), 5 to 6 months ($ 869), 9 to 10 months ($ 909) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 880 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 939), 4 to 5 months ($ 925), 5 to 6 months ($ 931), 6 to 7 months ($ 912), 7 to 8 months ($ 987), 10 to 11 months ($ 948) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 847 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 949), 4 to 5 months ($ 950), 6 to 7 months ($ 884), 8 to 9 months ($ 914), 10 to 11 months ($ 899), 11 to 12 months ($ 994) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1091 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1187), 3 to 4 months ($ 1128), 4 to 5 months ($ 1162), 5 to 6 months ($ 1106) |
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 $15. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $25 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 840 $782 to $874 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 901 $707 to $1448 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 906 $808 to $1039 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 987 $757 to $5290 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 817 $705 to $1047 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 979 $801 to $1331 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 839 $745 to $1112 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 855 $802 to $929 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1056 $882 to $2237 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1098 $974 to $1201 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 872 $776 to $1044 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 928 $804 to $1103 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Phuket. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!