Flying from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is 16 hours ahead of Anchorage.
To ensure you catch your ANC to HKT flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
$1,323 is currently the best price for a one-way Anchorage International Airport to Phuket Airport flight. A return flight starts at $2,472. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from ANC to HKT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Anchorage International Airport to Phuket Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ANC to HKT.
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Handy information about Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
81% of flights departing from Anchorage International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of ANC.
Central Anchorage to Anchorage International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near ANC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Anchorage International Airport to Phuket Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Anchorage International Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Phuket Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and chase adventure across Phuket and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Phuket Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Phuket Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Phuket. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
January is the most popular month for flights from Anchorage International Airport to Phuket Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Phuket in March.
Book your flight from Anchorage International Airport to Phuket Airport for March if you want to visit Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ANC to HKT around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
See more of Thailand with a visit to Surat Thani, located about 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket. From Ang Thong National Marine Park to other popular attractions, you'll find plenty of things to add to your must-do list.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another place you shouldn't miss during your travels through Thailand. Make your way to this destination, which is roughly 177 kilometres east of Phuket, to take in highlights like Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park.