Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Phuket Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Phuket one hour 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
Flights from MAA to HKT start from 02:05 — the first with Thai AirAsia. The latest departure is at 03:25 with Thai AirAsia. In total, you can choose from four weekly Chennai Airport to Phuket Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your MAA to HKT flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Phuket (and then seeing more of Thailand!) is a cinch with Thai AirAsia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Chennai Airport to Phuket Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Thai AirAsia on this route.
Thai AirAsia is a leader in on-time performance for MAA to HKT flights, with 96.97% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Phuket Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAA and HKT:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
$196 is the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Phuket Airport flight. A return flight starts at $307. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MAA to HKT, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Phuket Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MAA to HKT by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Phuket Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to Chennai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near MAA? If you're catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Phuket Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
If you're coming in on a late Chennai Airport to Phuket Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near HKT:
Grab a Phuket Airport rental car and discover Phuket and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car rental, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Phuket Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Phuket Airport is March, while January is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Phuket based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Phuket Airport for March if you'd like to explore Phuket during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MAA to HKT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Thailand is home to loads of other interesting cities to add to your itinerary, such as Surat Thani. About 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, visit leading attractions like Ang Thong National Marine Park while you're here.
Want to visit Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park? Then make your way to Nakhon Si Thammarat. Another great place to stop in Thailand, it's around 177 kilometres east of Phuket.