Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is five hours ahead of Athens.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your ATH to HKT flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Phuket International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ATH and HKT include:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
208 € is the best price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Return flights start at 418 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ATH to HKT if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.19% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ATH? If you've booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Phuket International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Reserve a hotel close to HKT if you have a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Phuket International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and explore beyond Phuket's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Phuket International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport to the centre of Phuket has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the most popular month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Phuket International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Phuket in April.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ATH 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
Surat Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Phuket. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another well-known 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.