Travelling from Sao Paulo to Phuket International Airport (HKT): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Sao Paulo. Explore your options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP) when reserving your flight from Sao Paulo to Phuket International Airport (HKT).
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is ten hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Sao Paulo to HKT.
During high season, allow for extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to HKT. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
GRU is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sao Paulo to Phuket International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in about 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 15 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to HKT flight:
73.8% of all departures from Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
The trip to VCP from the centre of Sao Paulo is around 3 hours 25 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 97 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Sao Paulo to Phuket International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Viracopos Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
Flights that take off from VCP arrive at their final stop as scheduled 75.02% of the time.
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Phuket International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near HKT and turn out the lights sooner:
Grab a Phuket International Airport rental car and explore Phuket and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are leading providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Sao Paulo to Phuket International Airport flight.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Central Phuket is around 27 kilometres from Phuket International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Right now, 595 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Phuket International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 935 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to HKT, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Sao Paulo to Phuket International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
April is the quietest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Phuket International Airport (HKT), while July is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Phuket based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Sao Paulo to HKT plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Phuket International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Phuket
After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Phuket International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Phuket:
Your visit to Phuket should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions worth exploring include V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've seen Phuket. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Masjid Jamek, Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Thailand, head for Nakhon Si Thammarat, roughly 193 kilometres east of Phuket. Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol are among its highlights.