Travelling from Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, making Phuket three hours behind Hamilton Island.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HTI to HKT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like March, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Hamilton Island Airport to Phuket International Airport. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is a popular stopover on the HTI to HKT route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
563 € is the lowest price for a one-way Hamilton Island Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 1.168 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HTI to HKT if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Hamilton Island Airport to Phuket International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from HTI to HKT.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Hamilton Island Airport to Phuket International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
66.24% of flights that leave from Hamilton Island Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Hamilton Island to Hamilton Island Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near HTI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Hamilton Island Airport to Phuket International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Reserve a hotel near HKT if you're taking a late Hamilton Island Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Phuket International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and see more of Phuket and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Phuket International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
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 drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The quietest month for a flight from Hamilton Island Airport to Phuket International Airport is April, while February is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Phuket based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Hamilton Island Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you want to visit Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HTI to HKT in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be explored after you've experienced Phuket. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Thailand, consider Nakhon Si Thammarat, roughly 177 kilometres east of Phuket. Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well are highlights.
