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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.
74Flight Routes
1 kmClosest Pass
🏝️ IslandType
Routes that pass it74
HKT → SAW
Both Sides
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
BAK → HKT
Left
BRU → SIN
Right
DPS → HKT
Right
HKT → BAK
Right
HKT → DPS
Left
SIN → BRU
Left
DEL → HKT
Left
HKT → DEL
Right
CDG → HKT
Left
HKT → CDG
Right
HKT → SIN
Left
SIN → HKT
Right
BKK → KBV
Right
DXB → HKT
Right
FRA → SIN
Left
HKT → DXB
Left
HKT → HYD
Left
HKT → SHJ
Left
HYD → HKT
Right
KBV → BKK
Left
SHJ → HKT
Right
SIN → FRA
Right
DOH → HKT
Right
HKT → DOH
Left
AUH → HKT
Right
BOM → HKT
Right
HKT → AUH
Left
HKT → BOM
Left
HKT → NMI
Left
NMI → HKT
Right
HKT → MAN
Right
MAN → HKT
Left
MEB → XSP
Right
XSP → MEB
Left
HKT → PEN
Left
LHR → XSP
Right
MEL → XSP
Right
PEN → HKT
Right
XSP → LHR
Left
XSP → MEL
Left
LGW → SIN
Right
SIN → LGW
Left
FRA → XSP
Left
XSP → FRA
Right
CCU → HKT
Left
HKT → CCU
Right
HKT → KUL
Left
HKT → SVO
Right
KUL → HKT
Right
SVO → HKT
Left
AMS → XSP
Right
CDG → SIN
Left
SIN → CDG
Right
XSP → AMS
Left
HEL → HKT
Left
HKT → HEL
Right
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 — 74 flight routes pass within 25 km of Phi Phi Islands. The closest routes include Phuket to Pendik, Istanbul, Pendik, Istanbul to Phuket, Kathmandu to Kuala Lumpur. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 1 km 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 Phuket to Pendik, Istanbul flight, visible from both sides; on a Pendik, Istanbul to Phuket flight, visible from both sides; on a Kathmandu to Kuala Lumpur flight, visible from both sides.