Flying from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, making Phuket 11 hours ahead of Charlotte.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your CLT to HKT flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Phuket International Airport. Many passengers pass through Frankfurt Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is $723. A return ticket right now is $1,229. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from CLT to HKT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CLT to HKT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
CLT's address is 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
When it comes to Charlotte Douglas International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.67% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Charlotte to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 4 hours 55 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to CLT:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Book a hotel close to HKT if you're catching a late Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Phuket International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and find adventure across Phuket and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Phuket International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Phuket. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the most popular month for flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Phuket International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Phuket in April.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Phuket International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from CLT 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
Phuket has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Thailand just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a trip to Surat Thani will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Around 177 kilometres east of Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite stop in Thailand. Experience major highlights starting with Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.
