Travelling from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is five hours ahead of Cluj-Napoca.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CLJ to HKT flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Phuket International Airport. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is a top stopover on the CLJ to HKT route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Right now, $1,232 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,497. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from CLJ to HKT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Phuket International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CLJ to HKT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
72.0% of flights that depart Cluj-Napoca International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Cluj-Napoca International Airport from central Cluj-Napoca, it takes about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CLJ? If you've booked an early flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Phuket International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Consider staying in a hotel near HKT if you're on a late Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Phuket International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and experience more of Phuket and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Phuket International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Phuket. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Phuket International Airport. February is the most popular month to visit Phuket. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to Phuket International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CLJ to HKT around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Thailand just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a trip to Surat Thani will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Thailand, head for Nakhon Si Thammarat, roughly 177 kilometres east of Phuket. Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well are the start of reasons to visit.