Travelling from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is 12 hours ahead of Rochester.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your ROC to HKT flight.
Travelling during a peak month like October? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Rochester Airport to Phuket Airport flight is RM2,811. A return fare is currently RM4,380. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from ROC to HKT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Rochester Airport to Phuket Airport.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Rochester Airport to Phuket Airport.
Handy information about Rochester Airport (ROC)
You'll find ROC at 1200 Brooks Avenue.
Of all flights departing from Rochester Airport, 72% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Rochester Airport from central Rochester, it takes about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near ROC. Whether you're taking an early flight from Rochester Airport to Phuket Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
If you're getting in on a late Rochester Airport to Phuket Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near HKT:
Travel at your own speed with a Phuket Airport rental car. Book your wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and find adventure across Phuket and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Phuket Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Phuket Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Phuket. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Rochester Airport to Phuket Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Phuket. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Rochester Airport to Phuket Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from ROC to HKT in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Thailand is home to loads of other interesting places just waiting to be explored, such as Surat Thani. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, check out top sights like Ang Thong National Marine Park while you're there.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another place you shouldn't miss during your time in Thailand. Make your way to this destination, which is about 177 kilometres east of Phuket, to take in highlights like Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park.
