Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phuket International Airport.
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is four hours behind Melbourne.
You can choose from eight weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phuket International Airport flights. The 14:50 departure with Jetstar is the earliest you can take. Jetstar operates the latest service of the day at 16:00.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to HKT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetstar has direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phuket International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Phuket — and maybe even more of Thailand if your schedule allows.
Jetstar is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for MEL to HKT flights is Jetstar.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phuket International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between MEL and HKT:
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Right now, 133 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 249 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from MEL to HKT, book your journey five months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phuket International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near MEL:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Grab a Phuket International Airport rental car and discover Phuket and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Phuket International Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Phuket. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phuket International Airport. February is the most popular month to visit Phuket. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Phuket during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to HKT in January. Average temperatures are 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 seen Phuket. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Thailand, head for 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 the start of reasons to visit.