Flying from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport (HKT): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Bangkok's main airports, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) or Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Explore your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport (HKT) jetting off from either of these.
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Bangkok to Phuket International Airport flight.
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Bangkok. Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket.
With 189 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) is the most popular route. Thai Vietjet Air operates the earliest flight at 6:10am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest departure from BKK to HKT is with Thai Vietjet Air at 10:45pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Bangkok to HKT.
Travelling during a peak time such as February? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
You can jump on a direct flight from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport (HKT) departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK).
Top airlines that have direct flights from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport leaving from BKK include:
The airline with the highest booking numbers between BKK and HKT is Thai VietJet Air.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Thai AirAsia.
Travelling from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
You can book a direct Bangkok to Phuket International Airport (HKT) plane ticket with departures from Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Decide if leaving from DMK is a better fit for your trip.
When jetting off from DMK, you can pick from a range of airlines that operate direct flights from Bangkok to HKT. Cruise at 30,000 feet with these leading carriers:
Thai AirAsia is the most popular choice for passengers flying from DMK to HKT.
Among the carriers operating flights between Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport and Phuket International Airport, Nok Air has the most consistent on-time performance.
DMK is about 24 kilometres from central Bangkok. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to HKT flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 60%.
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks before your Bangkok to Phuket International Airport flight.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Central Phuket is around 32 kilometres from Phuket International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
$26 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport. Return flights start at $69. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap flights from Bangkok to HKT by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
July is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Bangkok to Phuket International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
May is the quietest month for flights from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport (HKT), while February is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Phuket based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Bangkok to HKT plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Phuket to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC and 30ºC.
More about Phuket
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Phuket right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport:
V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters and Sunrise Beach are just two of the big attractions to put on your Phuket to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Paradise Beach.
Explore more of Thailand
See more of Thailand with a trip to Surat Thani, located around 161 kilometres northeast of Phuket. From Ang Thong National Marine Park to other popular sights, you'll find plenty of things to put on your to-do list here.
Around 193 kilometres east of Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite stop in Thailand. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.