Flying from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, making Phuket six hours ahead of Catania.
Give yourself enough time to make your CTA to HKT flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Phuket International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CTA and HKT include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is RM1,943. A round-trip plane ticket is currently RM2,709. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CTA to HKT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Phuket International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from CTA to HKT is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Phuket International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Of the departures from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, 68.69% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Catania-Fontanarossa Airport from central Catania, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near CTA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Phuket International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're landing on a late Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near HKT:
Pick up a Phuket International Airport rental car and explore Phuket and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Phuket International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Phuket. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The quietest month for a flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Phuket International Airport is April, while February is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Phuket based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Phuket International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CTA to HKT in January. Average temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Phuket. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Thailand, consider Nakhon Si Thammarat, about 177 kilometres east of Phuket. Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well are key highlights.