Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is six hours ahead of Munich.
Your MUC to HKT flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Phuket International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MUC and HKT:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Right now, 262 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 506 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MUC to HKT, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Phuket International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
When it comes to Franz Josef Strauss Airport's on-time performance, 71.34% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Franz Josef Strauss Airport from central Munich, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near MUC:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Book a hotel close to HKT if you have a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Phuket International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and explore beyond Phuket's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Phuket International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
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.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The quietest month for a flight from Franz Josef Strauss 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 faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MUC 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 discovered after you've experienced Phuket. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include 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. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.