Travelling from Phuket Airport (HKT) to New York Newark Airport (EWR): what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-5, which is 12 hours behind Phuket.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your HKT to EWR flight.
Flying during a peak time such as January? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket Airport to New York Newark Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HKT and EWR:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
73% of flights leaving from Phuket Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Phuket to Phuket Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near HKT. Whether you're taking an early flight from Phuket Airport to New York Newark Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at New York Newark Airport (EWR)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Phuket Airport to New York Newark Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near EWR instead:
Pick up a New York Newark Airport rental car and explore New York and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Thrifty are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from New York Newark Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to central New York
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York Newark Airport to the centre of New York has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to New York Newark Airport (EWR)
December is the busiest month for flights from Phuket Airport to New York Newark Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to New York in September.
The warmest month in New York is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Phuket Airport to New York Newark Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HKT to EWR in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen New York, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey about 129 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to check off its leading attractions. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Boston is another essential stop in the United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No trip is complete without experiencing Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.