Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phuket Airport is 8 hours 50 minutes.
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, making Phuket four hours behind Melbourne.
Flights from MEL to HKT start from 14:50 — the earliest with Jetstar. The last departure is at 15:50 with Jetstar. In total, you can take your pick of three weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phuket Airport flights.
Your MEL to HKT flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Phuket (and then discovering more of Thailand!) is a snap with Jetstar. This popular airline offers direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phuket Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Jetstar on this route.
Jetstar is the most punctual carrier operating MEL to HKT flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phuket Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between MEL and HKT:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
63% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near MEL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phuket Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
If you're coming in on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phuket Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near HKT:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Phuket Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and explore beyond Phuket's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Phuket Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phuket Airport is March, while January is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Phuket based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phuket Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to HKT in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Explore more of Thailand with a visit to Surat Thani, located around 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket. From Ang Thong National Marine Park to other popular sights, you'll have plenty of things to put on your to-do list.
Searching for other notable places to go in Thailand? Make tracks 177 kilometres east of Phuket to Nakhon Si Thammarat. Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park is just one of the highlights in the area.