Flying from Chongqing Airport (CKG) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Chongqing Airport to Phuket Airport.
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Phuket one hour behind Chongqing.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your CKG to HKT flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Sichuan Airlines has direct flights from Chongqing Airport to Phuket Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Phuket — and maybe even more of Thailand if you have time.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Sichuan Airlines.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for CKG to HKT flights is Sichuan Airlines.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chongqing Airport to Phuket Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between CKG and HKT include:
Guangzhou Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Don Mueang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chongqing Airport (CKG) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chongqing Airport to Phuket Airport flight is $167. A round-trip ticket right now is $381. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from CKG to HKT, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Chongqing Airport to Phuket Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CKG to HKT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Chongqing Airport to Phuket Airport.
Handy information about Chongqing Airport (CKG)
You'll find CKG at Airport Expressway Entrance.
82% of flights leaving Chongqing Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of CKG.
To reach Chongqing Airport from central Chongqing, it takes about 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near CKG. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chongqing Airport to Phuket Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
Consider booking a hotel close to HKT if you're catching a late Chongqing Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Phuket Airport rental car and discover Phuket and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car rental, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are well-known companies to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Phuket Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Phuket Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket Airport, Phuket is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Chongqing Airport to Phuket Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Phuket. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Chongqing Airport to Phuket Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from CKG to HKT in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
See more of Thailand with a trip to Surat Thani, located about 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket. From Ang Thong National Marine Park to other top attractions, you'll find plenty of things to put on your to-do list.
Want ideas for other well-known places to go in Thailand? Set out 177 kilometres east of Phuket to Nakhon Si Thammarat. Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park is just one of the highlights in the area.
