Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Bangkok and Phuket are both in the UTC+7 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from BKK to HKT start at 06:55 — the first with Thai Vietjet Air. The latest departure is at 22:40 with Thai Airways International. In total, you can choose from 1,954 weekly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phuket International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your BKK to HKT flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phuket International Airport. When you're ready to start your Phuket holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Thailand:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Thai AirAsia on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for BKK to HKT flights is Thai Airways International.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phuket International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BKK and HKT:
Koh Samui Airport
Chiang Mai International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Currently, R 336 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 630. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from BKK to HKT, reserve your trip seven months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phuket International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Of the departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near BKK. Whether you've booked an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phuket International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Fast-track your 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 main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Phuket International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
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 reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the busiest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phuket International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Phuket in April.
Book your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you want to go to Phuket during its warmest month. You can 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 BKK to HKT sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Phuket, now it's time to explore other corners of Thailand. Travel around 177 kilometres north-east to Surat Thani to tick off its top sights. From Wat Tha Sai to Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite destination in Thailand and is around 177 kilometres east of Phuket. No journey is complete without seeing Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.