Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Fort Lauderdale's main base, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Phuket International Airport (HKT).
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is 11 hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale. Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket.
To ensure you catch your flight from Fort Lauderdale to HKT, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Going away during a peak month like July? Busy periods (like summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
From central Fort Lauderdale, FLL is around 8 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to get there.
Searching for a handy hotel near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Phuket International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Phuket International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near HKT:
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.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Phuket International Airport is 890 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 1.058 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to HKT if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Finding cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Phuket International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
April is the quietest time of year to travel to Phuket. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Phuket International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Fort Lauderdale to HKT in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Phuket International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC on average.
More about Phuket
Once you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Phuket International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Phuket:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Phuket is to visit its most popular attractions. Some highlights include Pum's Cooking School, Patong Beach, V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters and Tourist Information Centre Phuket Old Town.
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