Flying from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Khon Kaen Airport to Phuket Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Khon Kaen.
To ensure you catch your KKC to HKT flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Thai AirAsia has direct flights from Khon Kaen 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 time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Thai AirAsia on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for KKC to HKT flights is Thai AirAsia.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Khon Kaen Airport to Phuket Airport. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is a popular stopover on the KKC to HKT route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
Currently, $55 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Khon Kaen Airport to Phuket Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $111. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from KKC to HKT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Khon Kaen Airport to Phuket Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from KKC to HKT is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Khon Kaen Airport to Phuket Airport.
Handy information about Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)
When it comes to Khon Kaen Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Khon Kaen Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Khon Kaen. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Khon Kaen Airport to Phuket Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near KKC:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
If you're coming in on a late Khon Kaen Airport to Phuket Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near HKT:
Pick up a Phuket Airport rental car and explore Phuket and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car rental, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Phuket Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Khon Kaen Airport to Phuket Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Phuket. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Khon Kaen Airport to Phuket Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from KKC 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
Thailand is home to plenty of other exciting places to add to your travels, such as Surat Thani. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, swing by leading sights like Ang Thong National Marine Park while you're here.
Thinking about other great places to visit in Thailand? Make tracks 177 kilometres east of Phuket to Nakhon Si Thammarat. Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park is a highlight in the area.
