Flying from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Phuket Airport is 2 hours.
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Ho Chi Minh City.
You can choose from ten weekly Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Phuket Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SGN 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.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea 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.
VietJet Air has direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Phuket Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Phuket — and maybe even more of Thailand if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with VietJet Air on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Phuket Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SGN and HKT:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
58 € is the best price for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Phuket Airport flight. A return flight starts at 131 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from SGN to HKT, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Phuket Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Of the departures from Ho Chi Minh City Airport, 61% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Ho Chi Minh City Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near SGN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Phuket Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
If you have a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Phuket Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near HKT:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Phuket Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent to explore Phuket and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Phuket Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Phuket Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket Airport, Phuket is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Phuket Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Phuket. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Phuket Airport for March if you'd like to explore 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). Look for cheap tickets from SGN to HKT around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Thailand
Thailand is home to plenty of other exciting cities to add to your travels, such as Surat Thani. About 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, check out leading sights like Ang Thong National Marine Park while you're here.
Always wanted to visit Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park? Then make your way to Nakhon Si Thammarat. Another fascinating destination in Thailand, it's located roughly 177 kilometres east of Phuket.