Travelling from Dubai to Phuket International Airport (HKT): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Dubai. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Phuket International Airport (HKT) leaving from here.
6 hours 20 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Dubai to Phuket International Airport flight.
Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket. The city is in the UTC+7 timezone and is three hours ahead of Dubai.
With 14 direct flights a week between the two airports, Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) is the busiest route. Emirates operates the earliest flight at 2:30am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest departure from DXB to HKT is with Emirates at 10:35am.
To ensure you catch your flight from Dubai to HKT, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Phuket International Airport (HKT) depart from this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Dubai to Phuket International Airport with Emirates. This top airline operates departures from DXB.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Emirates between DXB and HKT.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Emirates.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Dubai to HKT departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dubai to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Dubai International Airport:
Of the departures from Dubai International Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can arrive at DWC from central Dubai in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to HKT flight:
71% of flights leaving Al Maktoum International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you have a late flight from Dubai to Phuket International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near HKT:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Dubai to Phuket International Airport flight.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket International Airport, central Phuket is around 32 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Phuket International Airport is $213. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $500. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Dubai to HKT.
April is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Dubai to Phuket International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Dubai to HKT.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Dubai to Phuket International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the busiest month for flights from Dubai to Phuket International Airport (HKT). Plan your visit to Phuket in May for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Dubai to HKT plane ticket departing in March if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Phuket to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Phuket International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Phuket
After booking your flight from Dubai to Phuket International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Phuket:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach are leading attractions which should be on any good Phuket itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
Thailand is home to loads of other exciting cities waiting to be uncovered, such as Surat Thani. About 161 kilometres northeast of Phuket, check out popular attractions like Ang Thong National Marine Park while you're there.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another sought-after destination in Thailand and is around 193 kilometres east of Phuket. No journey is complete without visiting Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
