Flying from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket is 14 hours ahead of Kelowna and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your YLW to HKT flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
434 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kelowna International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 971 €. These prices may change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from YLW to HKT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Kelowna International Airport to Phuket International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from YLW to HKT.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kelowna International Airport to Phuket International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Of the departures from Kelowna International Airport, 60.54% touch down on time at their destination.
Kelowna International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Kelowna. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Kelowna International Airport to Phuket International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to YLW:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kelowna International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Phuket International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and chase adventure across Phuket and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Phuket International Airport about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the busiest month for flights from Kelowna International Airport to Phuket International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Phuket in April.
When booking your flight from Kelowna International Airport to Phuket International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YLW to HKT sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of 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 there's time to check out another major stop in Thailand, head for Nakhon Si Thammarat, about 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.
