Flying from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
6 hours 22 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Phuket International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Abu Dhabi is 3 hours behind Phuket and operates on the UTC+4 timezone.
Take your pick of 25 weekly flights from Phuket International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. The 02:30 departure with Etihad Airways is the earliest flight you can take between HKT and AUH. Etihad Airways operates the last service of the day at 21:55 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Etihad Airways runs direct flights from Phuket International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to see the sights in Abu Dhabi — and maybe even more of United Arab Emirates if your schedule allows.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Phuket International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between HKT and AUH:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Muscat International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Remember, you might need a visa to enter United Arab Emirates. Visa regulations can vary and travel documentation requirements are always changing. Before booking your cheap ticket from HKT to AUH, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
R 3,660 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Phuket International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. A return flight starts from R 8,239. These prices can change based on availability.
To get cheap tickets from HKT to AUH, reserve your trip 10 months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Phuket International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Phuket, Phuket International Airport can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near HKT? If you're boarding an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
If you're on a late flight from Phuket International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near AUH:
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 28 minutes.
When to fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Abu Dhabi in April.
When booking your flight from Phuket International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi, with temperatures ranging from 29ºC to 43ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from HKT to AUH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Abu Dhabi
Start your Abu Dhabi trip right by finding the perfect stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from HKT to AUH, have a look at our accommodation options including:
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace, Dubai are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Abu Dhabi itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Qasr Al Watan.
Complete your Abu Dhabi trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Abu Dhabi International Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Abu Dhabi.