Flying from Phuket Airport (HKT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Around 13 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Phuket Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is seven hours behind Phuket.
Your HKT to LHR flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into London (and then exploring more of the United Kingdom!) is a snap with Virgin Atlantic. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Phuket Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Virgin Atlantic.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HKT and LHR:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Zayed International Airport
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
73% of flights departing from Phuket Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Phuket Airport from central Phuket, it takes about 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near HKT. Whether you're taking an early flight from Phuket Airport to London Heathrow Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Phuket Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Pick up a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to central London has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Phuket Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To skip the crowds, go to London in March.
Book your flight from Phuket Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HKT to LHR sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're ready to explore another side of the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are key highlights.