Travelling from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens five hours behind Phuket.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HKT to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like January? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Phuket Airport to Athens International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between HKT and ATH include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Hamad International Airport
Zayed International Airport
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
73% of flights that depart Phuket Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Phuket Airport from central Phuket, it takes around 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Phuket Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to HKT:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Consider booking a hotel near ATH if you're taking a late Phuket Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Athens International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and venture far and wide through Athens and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Phuket Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Phuket Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HKT to ATH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If you're eager to discover another side of Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are key highlights.