Flying from Mexico City to Phuket International Airport (HKT): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by working out where you'll board your flight from Mexico City to Phuket International Airport (HKT). Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's main airports.
Phuket is 13 hours ahead of Mexico City. Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket, which operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Mexico City to HKT. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Phuket International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from MEX.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
You can get to NLU from central Mexico City in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Before your Mexico City to HKT flight, lay your head at Verticca Hotel.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance of 67.58%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Consider booking a hotel near HKT if you're catching a late flight from Mexico City to Phuket International Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Phuket International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and see more of Phuket and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Phuket International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Central Phuket is roughly 27 kilometres from Phuket International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Phuket International Airport is $1,483. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $2,515. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Mexico City to HKT, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Mexico City to Phuket International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Phuket International Airport (HKT). Plan your visit to Phuket in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Mexico City to HKT flight ticket departing in March if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Phuket to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Phuket International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC.
More about Phuket
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Phuket right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Phuket International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Phuket itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Thailand waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a trip to Surat Thani will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Masjid Jamek, Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another essential stop in Thailand and is around 193 kilometres east of Phuket. No journey is complete without seeing Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.