Flying from Toronto to Phuket International Airport (HKT): What you need to know
When planning your flight from Toronto to Phuket International Airport (HKT), there's a good selection of airports you can start your trip from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's main terminals.
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is 11 hours ahead of Toronto. Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket.
To ensure you get on your flight from Toronto to HKT, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Toronto to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near Pearson International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Pearson International Airport, 63.97% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
On public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Toronto to HKT flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 62.09%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey time to YKF from the centre of Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Toronto to Phuket International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Region of Waterloo International Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance record of YKF is 63.64%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Consider booking a hotel close to HKT if you have a late flight from Toronto to Phuket International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Pick up a Phuket International Airport rental car and explore Phuket and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Toronto to Phuket International Airport flight.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Phuket. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Phuket International Airport is $994. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,531. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Toronto to HKT. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Phuket International Airport (HKT). Visit Phuket in April for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Toronto to HKT flight ticket departing in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Phuket to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Phuket International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC.
More about Phuket
Start your Phuket trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Phuket International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach are must-visits when exploring Phuket.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Phuket. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Masjid Jamek, Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite destination in Thailand and is around 193 kilometres east of Phuket. No trip is complete without visiting Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.