Travelling from Mildura Airport (MQL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Phuket four hours behind Mildura.
To ensure you get on your MQL to HKT flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Mildura Airport to Phuket International Airport. Many passengers pass through Melbourne Tullamarine Airport when flying between MQL and HKT.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mildura Airport (MQL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Mildura Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is RM3,394. A round-trip ticket right now is RM2,878. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MQL to HKT, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Mildura Airport to Phuket International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Mildura Airport to Phuket International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Mildura Airport (MQL)
Mildura Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80.82% of flights that take off from MQL reach their destination without delay.
Mildura Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Mildura. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 2 hours 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Mildura Airport to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MQL:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're arriving on a late Mildura Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near HKT:
Explore without limits with a Phuket International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and experience more of Phuket and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Phuket International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket International Airport, Phuket is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The quietest month for a flight from Mildura Airport to Phuket International Airport is April, while February is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Phuket based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Mildura Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you want to go to Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MQL to HKT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Thailand waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a visit to Surat Thani will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another standout destination in Thailand and is around 177 kilometres east of Phuket. No journey is complete without seeing Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.
