Travelling from Bahrain Airport (BAH) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is four hours ahead of Manama.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BAH to HKT flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bahrain Airport to Phuket Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BAH and HKT include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Muscat Airport
Handy information about Bahrain Airport (BAH)
78% of flights that depart Bahrain Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Manama to Bahrain Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near BAH. Whether you have an early flight from Bahrain Airport to Phuket Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
If you're arriving on a late Bahrain Airport to Phuket Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near HKT:
Follow your own route with a Phuket Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and discover more of Phuket and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Phuket Airport about three weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
The quietest month for a flight from Bahrain Airport to Phuket Airport is March, while January is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Phuket based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Bahrain Airport to Phuket Airport for March if you want to visit Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BAH to HKT in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
You've checked off Phuket, now it's time to discover more of what Thailand has to offer. Around 177 kilometres north-east, Surat Thani is a must-visit city that features sights like Ang Thong National Marine Park.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another place to check out during your time in Thailand. Head on over to this destination, which is around 177 kilometres east of Phuket, to discover highlights like Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park.