Travelling from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Phuket Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 50 minutes.
Tel Aviv is five hours behind Phuket and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are three Phuket Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your HKT to TLV flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
EL AL Israel Airlines has direct flights from Phuket Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Tel Aviv — and maybe even more of Israel if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with EL AL Israel Airlines on this route.
EL AL Israel Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating HKT to TLV flights, with 74.07% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HKT and TLV:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Phuket Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight is $667. A round-trip fare right now is $1,389. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HKT to TLV, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Phuket Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from HKT to TLV.
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Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
Of all flights departing from Phuket Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Phuket to Phuket Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to HKT? If you're catching an early flight from Phuket Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
If you're coming in on a late Phuket Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near TLV:
Follow your own route with a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and venture far and wide through Tel Aviv and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Ben Gurion Intl Airport around three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
August is the most popular month for flights from Phuket Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Tel Aviv in March.
The warmest month in Tel Aviv is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Phuket Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HKT to TLV sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Israel you'll want to see. Around 56 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv, a visit to Jerusalem will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Israel, head for Haifa, about 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place) are the start of reasons to visit.