Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Phuket 11 hours ahead of Detroit.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your DTW to HKT flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phuket International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DTW and HKT:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
At the moment, $786 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,565. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from DTW to HKT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Finding cheap flights from DTW to HKT is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 75.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near DTW. Whether you're taking an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phuket International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you have a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near HKT:
Travel at your own speed with a Phuket International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and see more of Phuket and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Phuket International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport to the centre of Phuket has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the busiest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phuket International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Phuket in April.
When booking your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Phuket International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DTW to HKT in January. Average temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Thailand waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a visit to Surat Thani will keep you busy. Start with leading sights 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. Start your sightseeing at Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.
