Travelling from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland's timezone is UTC+13, making Auckland six hours ahead of Phuket.
Leave enough time to make your HKT to AKL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket International Airport to Auckland Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HKT and AKL:
Changi International Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Auckland Airport flight is $518. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $1,039. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HKT to AKL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport to Auckland Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from HKT to AKL.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Phuket International Airport to Auckland Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
When it comes to Phuket International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65.93% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Phuket International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Phuket. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near HKT? If you've booked an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Auckland Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to AKL if you have a late Phuket International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an Auckland Airport rental car and explore Auckland and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Yes rentals and Bargain Rental Cars are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Auckland Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Auckland. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Phuket International Airport to Auckland Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Auckland. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Phuket International Airport to Auckland Airport for February if you want to explore Auckland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 24ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HKT to AKL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Auckland. Around 499 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
If you want to check out another side of New Zealand, consider Manukau City, roughly 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church are the start of reasons to visit.