Flying from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket is one hour behind Johor Bahru and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your JHB to HKT flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like May. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Senai International Airport to Phuket Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JHB and HKT:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Ho Chi Minh City Airport
Penang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
$151 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Senai International Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Return flights start from $337. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JHB to HKT if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Senai International Airport to Phuket Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from JHB to HKT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Senai International Airport to Phuket Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Senai International Airport (JHB)
66% of flights that leave from Senai International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Senai International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Johor Bahru. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near JHB? If you're catching an early flight from Senai International Airport to Phuket Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
Reserve a hotel close to HKT if you're taking a late Senai International Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Phuket Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and venture far and wide through Phuket and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Phuket Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Senai International Airport to Phuket Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Phuket. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Senai International Airport to Phuket Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JHB to HKT in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Thailand
Thailand is home to loads of other exciting places that will add to your adventure, such as Surat Thani. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, check out leading attractions like Ang Thong National Marine Park while you're there.
Eager to see Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park? Then set off for Nakhon Si Thammarat. Another worthwhile stop in Thailand, it's around 177 kilometres east of Phuket.