Flying from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket is two hours ahead of Malé and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you get on your MLE to HKT flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Velana International Airport to Phuket International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MLE and HKT:
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
$479 is the lowest price for a one-way Velana International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $820. These fares may change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from MLE to HKT, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Velana International Airport to Phuket International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
Of the departures from Velana International Airport, 77.73% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Malé to Velana International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near MLE. Whether you've booked an early flight from Velana International Airport to Phuket International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Consider booking a hotel close to HKT if you have a late Velana International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Phuket International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and explore beyond Phuket's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Phuket International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Phuket. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the most popular month for flights from Velana International Airport to Phuket International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Phuket in April.
When booking your flight from Velana International Airport to Phuket International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MLE to HKT sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered after you've seen Phuket. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Around 177 kilometres east of Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite stop in Thailand. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.