Travelling from Dubai to Phuket International Airport (HKT): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Dubai to Phuket International Airport (HKT). Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the two main airports in Dubai.
Around 6 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Dubai to Phuket International Airport flight.
Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket. The city operates on the UTC+7 timezone and is three hours ahead of Dubai.
With 14 direct flights a week between the two airports, Dubai Airport (DXB) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) is the most popular route. Emirates operates the earliest flight at 2:30am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from DXB to HKT is with Emirates at 10:35am.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Dubai to HKT.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Phuket International Airport (HKT) leave from this terminal.
Emirates is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Dubai to Phuket International Airport jetting out of DXB.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between DXB and HKT is Emirates.
Emirates is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 75.41% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Dubai to HKT that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between DXB and HKT include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
DXB is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Dubai Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Phuket International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, data shows 74.31% of flights complete their journey on time.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can reach DWC from the centre of Dubai in approximately 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Dubai to HKT flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance of 56.64%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dubai to Phuket International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Phuket International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and explore beyond Phuket's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Dubai to Phuket International Airport flight.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Central Phuket is about 27 kilometres from Phuket International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
At the moment, $274 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Phuket International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $677. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from Dubai to HKT by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Dubai to Phuket International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Dubai to Phuket International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dubai to Phuket International Airport (HKT). Plan your visit to Phuket in April for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Dubai to HKT flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Phuket International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
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 after you've booked your flight from Dubai to Phuket International Airport:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Phuket when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters followed by Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored after you've seen Phuket. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Masjid Jamek, Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another must-experience destination in Thailand and is around 193 kilometres east of Phuket. No trip is complete without a visit to Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
