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Dramatic limestone islands between Phuket and the Andaman coast. The sheer cliffs, emerald lagoons, and white sand beaches are a striking sight on flights along Thailand's western seaboard.
58Flight Routes
1 miClosest Pass
🏝️ IslandType
Routes that pass it58
SAW → HKT
Both Sides
KTM → KUL
Both Sides
KUL → KTM
Both Sides
ASP → QXB
Both Sides
QXB → ASP
Both Sides
ATQ → SIN
Left
HKT → SYD
Left
SIN → ATQ
Right
SYD → HKT
Right
BRU → SIN
Right
DPS → HKT
Right
HKT → DPS
Left
SIN → BRU
Left
DEL → HKT
Left
KWI → HKT
Right
BKK → KBV
Right
CDG → HKT
Left
HKT → SIN
Left
KBV → BKK
Left
SIN → HKT
Right
MBW → HKT
Right
DXB → HKT
Right
FRA → SIN
Left
KRK → SIN
Left
SHJ → HKT
Right
SIN → FRA
Right
DOH → HKT
Right
HYD → HKT
Right
AUH → HKT
Right
BOM → HKT
Right
NMI → HKT
Right
MAN → HKT
Left
CPH → HKT
Left
HKT → PEN
Left
LHR → XSP
Right
PEN → HKT
Right
XSP → LHR
Left
LGW → SIN
Right
SIN → LGW
Left
FRA → XSP
Left
XSP → FRA
Right
CCU → HKT
Left
HKT → KUL
Left
KUL → HKT
Right
SVO → HKT
Left
AMS → XSP
Right
CDG → SIN
Left
SIN → CDG
Right
XSP → AMS
Left
HEL → HKT
Left
LCY → SIN
Right
SIN → LCY
Left
CNX → KBV
Right
KBV → CNX
Left
LHR → SIN
Right
SIN → LHR
Left
ORY → SIN
Left
SIN → ORY
Right
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Phi Phi Islands from a plane?
Yes — 58 flight routes pass within 16 miles of Phi Phi Islands. The closest routes include Pendik, Istanbul to Phuket, Kathmandu to Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur to Kathmandu. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 1 miles away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Phi Phi Islands?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Phi Phi Islands: on a Pendik, Istanbul to Phuket flight, visible from both sides; on a Kathmandu to Kuala Lumpur flight, visible from both sides; on a Kuala Lumpur to Kathmandu flight, visible from both sides.