Travelling from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is two hours behind Fukuoka.
Your FUK to HKT flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Fukuoka Airport to Phuket Airport. These are the top stopovers between FUK and HKT:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Fukuoka Airport to Phuket Airport flight is $312. A round-trip fare right now is $587. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from FUK to HKT, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Fukuoka Airport to Phuket Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
FUK's address is 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
81% of flights leaving Fukuoka Airport land at their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when setting off from FUK.
Central Fukuoka to Fukuoka Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Fukuoka Airport to Phuket Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to FUK:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
If you're arriving on a late Fukuoka Airport to Phuket Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near HKT:
Go where the road takes you with a Phuket Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and discover more of Phuket and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Phuket Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Phuket Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Phuket. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Fukuoka Airport to Phuket Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Phuket. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Fukuoka Airport to Phuket Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from FUK to HKT sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
You've checked off Phuket, now it's time to explore more of what Thailand has to offer. Around 177 kilometres north-east, Surat Thani is a must-see city that features sights like Ang Thong National Marine Park.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another great place to check out during your travels through Thailand. Head on over to this destination, which is around 177 kilometres east of Phuket, to take in highlights like Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park.