Flying from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, making Phuket seven hours ahead of Belfast.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your BHD to HKT flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to visit another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from George Best Belfast City Airport to Phuket International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Frankfurt Airport is a well-known stop between BHD and HKT.
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Currently, $1,119 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,952. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHD to HKT if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Phuket International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BHD to HKT.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Phuket International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Of all flights leaving George Best Belfast City Airport, 68.3% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Belfast to George Best Belfast City Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to BHD:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a George Best Belfast City Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Grab a Phuket International Airport rental car and explore Phuket and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Phuket International Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket International Airport, Phuket is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the busiest month for flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Phuket International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Phuket in April.
Book your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Phuket during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BHD to HKT sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
You've done Phuket, now it's time to explore other parts of Thailand. Journey about 177 kilometres north-east to Surat Thani to check off its leading sights. From Wat Tha Sai to Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 177 kilometres east of Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite stop in Thailand. Start your sightseeing at Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.