Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, making Phuket seven hours ahead of London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to HKT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Phuket Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LGW and HKT include:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
At the moment, 251 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Phuket Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 473 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to HKT if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Phuket Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LGW to HKT is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Phuket Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport maintains a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from LGW touch down on schedule 82% of the time.
London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near LGW. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Phuket Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Phuket Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent to explore Phuket and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Phuket Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Phuket Airport is March, while January is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Phuket based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Phuket Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to HKT around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Thailand is home to plenty of other interesting places just waiting to be explored, such as Surat Thani. About 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, swing by leading attractions like Ang Thong National Marine Park while you're here.
Thinking about other great places to visit in Thailand? Set off 177 kilometres east of Phuket to Nakhon Si Thammarat. Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park is one of the highlights in the area.