Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Phuket Airport.
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is six hours ahead of Frankfurt.
Every week, there are four Frankfurt am Main Airport to Phuket Airport flights. To be on board early, pick the 14:55 Condor flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 15:55 with Condor.
To ensure you catch your FRA to HKT flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Phuket (and then exploring more of Thailand!) is a snap with Condor. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Phuket Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Condor.
Condor is the most punctual carrier offering FRA to HKT flights, with 76.79% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Phuket Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FRA and HKT:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Almaty Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
At the moment, 319 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt am Main Airport to Phuket Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 522 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from FRA to HKT if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Phuket Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from FRA to HKT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt am Main Airport, 74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt am Main Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Phuket Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near FRA:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Frankfurt am Main Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Pick up a Phuket Airport rental car and explore Phuket and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car rental, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Phuket Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
January is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Phuket Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Phuket in March.
When reserving your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Phuket Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FRA to HKT sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Thailand is home to loads of other exciting cities that will add to your adventure, such as Surat Thani. About 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, swing by leading attractions like Ang Thong National Marine Park while you're there.
Eager to explore Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park? Then make your way to Nakhon Si Thammarat. Another notable stop in Thailand, it's located roughly 177 kilometres east of Phuket.