Travelling from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Hobart International Airport (HBA): what you need to know
Hobart's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Hobart four hours ahead of Phuket.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your HKT to HBA flight.
Flying during a peak time like February? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Phuket International Airport to Hobart International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between HKT and HBA:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Perth Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Hobart International Airport (HBA)
RM1,063 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Hobart International Airport flight. Return flights start from RM2,495. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HKT to HBA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport to Hobart International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HKT to HBA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Phuket International Airport to Hobart International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Of the flights that depart from Phuket International Airport, 65.93% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Phuket International Airport from central Phuket, it takes about 50 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near HKT. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Hobart International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Hobart International Airport (HBA)
Consider booking a hotel near HBA if you have a late Phuket International Airport to Hobart International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Hobart International Airport rental car and discover Hobart and beyond with your own wheels. SafeDrive Car Rentals, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Hobart International Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Hobart International Airport (HBA) to central Hobart
Hobart International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Hobart. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Hobart International Airport (HBA)
January is the busiest month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Hobart International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Hobart in April.
When booking your flight from Phuket International Airport to Hobart International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Hobart, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HKT to HBA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
Hobart is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Australia you should also see. About 161 kilometres north of Hobart, a visit to Launceston will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like City Park, Tamar Island Wetlands and James Boag Brewery Experience.
Burnie is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 225 kilometres north-west of Hobart. No journey is complete without seeing Penguin Observation Centre, Burnie Regional Museum and Makers' Workshop.