Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket is seven hours ahead of Birmingham and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your BHX to HKT flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Phuket Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BHX and HKT:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
Right now, $413 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Phuket Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $873. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHX to HKT if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport to Phuket Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BHX to HKT.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Birmingham Airport to Phuket Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Of the departures from Birmingham Airport, 72% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Birmingham Airport from central Birmingham, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Phuket Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Birmingham Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Phuket Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and see more of Phuket and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Phuket Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Phuket Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Phuket. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
January is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Phuket Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Phuket in March.
Before locking in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Phuket Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BHX to HKT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
You've ticked off Phuket, now it's time to explore more of what Thailand has to offer. Around 177 kilometres north-east, Surat Thani is a must-visit city that features top attractions like Ang Thong National Marine Park.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another great place to check out during your Thailand travels. Head to this destination, which is roughly 177 kilometres east of Phuket, to visit highlights like Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park.