Travelling from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Phuket International Airport is 3 hours 40 minutes.
Phuket is one hour behind Hong Kong and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Choose from 55 weekly Hong Kong International Airport to Phuket International Airport flights. The 07:35 departure with Hong Kong Express is the earliest flight you can take. Thai AirAsia operates the latest service of the day at 20:50.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HKG to HKT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You can travel nonstop to Phuket, Thailand. Take to the skies with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Phuket International Airport:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Cathay Pacific.
Hong Kong Express is the most punctual carrier operating HKG to HKT flights. An impressive 88.99% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Phuket International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between HKG and HKT:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Don Mueang International Airport
Kunming Changshui International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Currently, 61 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 114 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from HKG to HKT by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Phuket International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from HKG to HKT by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Of the flights that depart from Hong Kong International Airport, 73.04% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Hong Kong International Airport from central Hong Kong, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near HKG. Whether you have an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Phuket International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HKT if you have a late Hong Kong International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Phuket International Airport rental car and explore Phuket and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Phuket International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
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.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the busiest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Phuket International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Phuket in April.
Book your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HKG to HKT around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
You've done Phuket, now it's time to discover more of Thailand. Travel about 177 kilometres north-east to Surat Thani to check off its top sights. From Wat Tha Sai to Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another must-experience 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.