Mr Monchai Tanode, Managing Director of Phuket Airport, said flight movements and passenger numbers this year show continued growth compared with both 2024 and the pre-pandemic peak year of 2019, reflecting renewed confidence among travellers and airlines.
In 2025, Phuket Airport handled a total of 106,581 flights, comprising 48,762 domestic flights and 57,819 international flights, representing an increase of 2.8% from 2024, when the airport recorded 103,675 flights.
Passenger numbers also rose to 17,474,064 this year, including 6,636,922 domestic passengers and 10,837,142 international passengers. The figure marks a 1.5% increase from 2024, when the airport handled 17,215,314 passengers, Mr Monchai said.
Mr Monchai noted that the continued growth highlights Phuket’s role as a key aviation and tourism gateway to the Andaman region, with international demand remaining strong alongside steady domestic travel.
Despite the recovery, overall traffic levels have not yet fully returned to pre-pandemic highs. The projected number of flights in 2025 represents 92.22% of the total recorded in 2019, while passenger numbers account for 96.44% of the 2019 figure, which remains the airport’s busiest year on record.
Mr Monchai noted that the near-complete recovery in passenger numbers, in particular, underscores the strength of Phuket’s tourism sector and the island’s appeal to international visitors.
Airport officials said Phuket Airport will continue to focus on operational efficiency, safety and service quality to support growing demand, while working with airlines and relevant agencies to accommodate future growth in both domestic and international travel.