Travelling from Vancouver to Phuket International Airport (HKT): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Vancouver to Phuket International Airport (HKT) begins with finding the best airport to make your exit from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main terminals in Vancouver.
Phuket is 14 hours ahead of Vancouver. Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket, which runs on the UTC+7 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Vancouver to HKT.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Phuket International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
71.77% of flights leaving from Vancouver International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in about 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Vancouver to HKT flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey time to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Vancouver to Phuket International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that depart from YXX reach their destination on schedule 67.97% of the time.
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Consider booking a hotel near HKT if you have a late flight from Vancouver to Phuket International Airport. Settle into 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 your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and explore beyond Phuket's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Phuket International Airport flight.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport to the centre of Phuket is about 27 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Phuket International Airport is 302 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 497 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Vancouver to HKT, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Vancouver to Phuket International Airport (HKT). July is the peak month for travel to Phuket. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in April.
When booking your Vancouver to HKT plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Phuket International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Phuket
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Phuket International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Phuket:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach are leading attractions which should be on any good Phuket itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a visit to Surat Thani will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Masjid Jamek, Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Thailand, consider Nakhon Si Thammarat, about 193 kilometres east of Phuket. Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol are key reasons to visit.