Flying from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Vijayawada and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you get on your VGA to HKT flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like April? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
RM460 is currently the best price for a one-way Vijayawada Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM971. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from VGA to HKT if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Vijayawada Airport to Phuket International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from VGA to HKT.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Vijayawada Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
Of all flights leaving Vijayawada Airport, 77.4% land on time at their destination.
To get to Vijayawada Airport from central Vijayawada, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Vijayawada Airport to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to VGA:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Vijayawada Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
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 chase adventure across Phuket and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Phuket International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Phuket. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The quietest month for a flight from Vijayawada Airport to Phuket International Airport is April, while February is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Phuket based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Vijayawada Airport to Phuket International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from VGA to HKT sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Thailand just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a trip to Surat Thani will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another sought-after destination in Thailand and is around 177 kilometres east of Phuket. No trip is complete without dropping by Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.
