Travelling from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport (HKT): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Bangkok's main airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Explore your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport (HKT) taking off from either of these.
1 hour 30 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Bangkok to Phuket International Airport flight.
Phuket (where Phuket International Airport is located) and Bangkok share the UTC+7 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
With 196 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) is the most popular route. Thai Vietjet Air operates the earliest flight at 6:10am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from BKK to HKT is with Thai Vietjet Air at 10:45pm.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Bangkok to HKT.
In high season, allow for longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport (HKT) depart from this terminal.
At BKK, you'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport, such as:
Thai Airways International ranks first in bookings for flights from BKK to HKT.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Thai Airways International.
BKK is about 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Suvarnabhumi Airport:
67.87% of flights leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
You can book a direct Bangkok to Phuket International Airport (HKT) plane ticket with departures from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Decide if leaving from DMK is a better fit for your trip.
You can pick from a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Bangkok to HKT departing from DMK. Get on board with any of these carriers and skip the layovers:
Thai AirAsia is the most frequently booked airline flying from DMK to HKT.
Nok Air has the strongest on-time record of any carrier operating flights between Don Mueang International Airport and Phuket International Airport.
You can arrive at DMK from central Bangkok in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 27 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Bangkok to HKT flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Don Mueang International Airport:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 66.48%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near HKT and fast-forward to bedtime:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Phuket International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent to explore Phuket and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Bangkok to Phuket International Airport flight.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport to central Phuket is roughly 27 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
At the moment, RM41 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM56. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Bangkok to HKT, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Bangkok to Phuket International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
April is the quietest month for flights from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport (HKT), while July is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Phuket based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Bangkok to HKT plane ticket departing in March if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Phuket to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Phuket
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Phuket right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Phuket International Airport:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Phuket when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters followed by Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.
Explore more of Thailand
You've visited Phuket, now it's time to explore more of Thailand. Travel around 161 kilometres north-east to Surat Thani to tick off its top sights. From Masjid Jamek to Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kilometres east of Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite stop in Thailand. No visit is complete without checking out Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.