Flying from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Penang International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Phuket is one hour behind George Town and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Every week, there are 46 Penang International Airport to Phuket International Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, take the 13:50 Firefly flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 22:45 with Qatar Airways.
Your PEN to HKT flight won't wait if you're 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.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Firefly is your gateway to exploring Phuket (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Thailand!). Browse the direct flights from Penang International Airport to Phuket International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Firefly on this route.
Qatar Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates PEN to HKT flights. A dependable 96.72% of its services on this route land on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Penang International Airport to Phuket International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between PEN and HKT include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Don Mueang International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Penang International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is 34 €. A return plane ticket right now is 74 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from PEN to HKT by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Penang International Airport to Phuket International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from PEN to HKT.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Penang International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Penang International Airport (PEN)
69.54% of flights that take off from Penang International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Penang International Airport from central George Town, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near PEN. Whether you have an early flight from Penang International Airport to Phuket International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Penang International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Pick up 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 outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Phuket International Airport around three weeks in advance.
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.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Penang International Airport to Phuket International Airport. February is the busiest month to visit Phuket. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Penang International 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).
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PEN to HKT sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
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, its best attractions include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in 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 among its highlights.