Travelling from Penang Airport (PEN) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Penang Airport to Phuket Airport.
Phuket is one hour behind George Town and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Pack your bags and choose from nine weekly Penang Airport to Phuket Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your PEN to HKT flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Penang Airport to Phuket Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Phuket adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of Thailand:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Firefly on this route.
Qatar Airways is the most punctual carrier offering PEN to HKT flights. A reliable 92.16% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Penang Airport to Phuket Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between PEN and HKT include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Don Mueang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang Airport (PEN) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
$74 is the best price for a one-way Penang Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Return flights start from $192. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book one month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PEN to HKT.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Penang Airport to Phuket Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Penang Airport to Phuket Airport.
Handy information about Penang Airport (PEN)
68% of flights that depart Penang Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Penang Airport from central George Town, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to PEN? If you're boarding an early flight from Penang Airport to Phuket Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
Consider staying in a hotel near HKT if you're catching a late Penang Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Phuket Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and find adventure across Phuket and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Phuket Airport around three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
January is the most popular month for flights from Penang Airport to Phuket Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Phuket in March.
When booking your flight from Penang Airport to Phuket Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PEN 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
You've done Phuket, now it's time to explore more of what Thailand has to offer. Around 177 kilometres north-east, Surat Thani is a must-see city featuring top sights like Ang Thong National Marine Park.
Ever wanted to explore Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park? Then make your way to Nakhon Si Thammarat. Another favourite destination in Thailand, it's around 177 kilometres east of Phuket.
