Flying from Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is 17 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your KOA to HKT flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
426 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kona International Airport at Keahole to Phuket International Airport flight. Return flights start at 1.099 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from KOA to HKT if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
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Handy information about Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
Kona International Airport at Keahole gets top marks for on-time performance. 88.63% of flights that take off from KOA reach their destination without delay.
To get to Kona International Airport at Keahole from central Kailua-Kona, it takes about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get your flight from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Phuket International Airport off to a relaxed start. Just a short ride from KOA, book a night at Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House and be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you have a late Kona International Airport at Keahole to Phuket International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near HKT:
Grab a Phuket International Airport rental car and discover Phuket and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Phuket International Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Phuket. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the busiest month for flights from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Phuket International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Phuket in April.
Before locking in your flight from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Phuket International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. 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). Search for cheap tickets from KOA to HKT sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Thailand you should also see. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a visit to Surat Thani will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Around 177 kilometres east of Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another essential stop in Thailand. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.
