Flying from Johannesburg to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Johannesburg. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Phuket International Airport (HKT) departing from here.
Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket. The city operates in the UTC+7 timezone and is 5 hours ahead of Johannesburg.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Johannesburg to HKT. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Johannesburg to HKT. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
From central Johannesburg, JNB is around 29 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near O.R. Tambo International Airport:
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Book a hotel close to HKT if you're catching a late flight from Johannesburg to Phuket International Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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 get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Phuket International Airport from R 6,379 or travel return from just R 10,495. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
To score cheap tickets from Johannesburg to HKT, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Phuket International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Check out the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
April is the quietest time to fly to Phuket. Alternatively, follow the crowds and get away in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Johannesburg to Phuket International Airport.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Johannesburg to HKT in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Phuket International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Phuket
After booking your flight from Johannesburg to Phuket International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Phuket:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Pum's Cooking School, Patong Beach, V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters and Tourist Information Centre Phuket Old Town are top sights which should feature on any good Phuket itinerary.
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