Travelling from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Edinburgh is seven hours behind Phuket and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your HKT to EDI flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Phuket Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HKT and EDI:
Beijing Capital Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Currently, 200 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Phuket Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 597 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from HKT to EDI, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Phuket Airport to Edinburgh Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from HKT to EDI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Phuket Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
Of the flights that depart from Phuket Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Phuket Airport from central Phuket, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near HKT. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Phuket Airport to Edinburgh Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Reserve a hotel near EDI if you're taking a late Phuket Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Edinburgh Airport rental car and explore Edinburgh and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Phuket Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Edinburgh in March.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from Phuket Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HKT to EDI around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Edinburgh has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a visit to Manchester will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.