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Phuket International Airport is open, but an open airport does not mean every itinerary is operating normally. Airports of Thailand reported 36 cancellations at Phuket on 2 March 2026 when airlines adjusted services affected by Middle East airspace risks. On 14 July 2026, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency reinstated a stronger warning covering several Gulf airspaces, so schedules can still change quickly for passengers connecting through the region.
Check the status of every flight sector, not only the final flight into Phuket. Pay particular attention to connections through Gulf hubs, transit-country advice, minimum connection time and whether the airline has rerouted the service. Keep airline notifications switched on, avoid travelling to the airport without confirming the operating flight, and review whether travel insurance covers disruption caused by conflict or airspace closure.