Flying from Karratha Airport (KTA) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket is one hour behind Karratha and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your KTA to HKT flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd love to visit a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Karratha Airport to Phuket International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Perth Airport is a well-known stop between KTA and HKT.
How to find the cheapest flights from Karratha Airport (KTA) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Right now, $555 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Karratha Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,069. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from KTA to HKT if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Karratha Airport to Phuket International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from KTA to HKT.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Karratha Airport to Phuket International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Karratha Airport (KTA)
Of the flights that depart from Karratha Airport, 69.35% land on schedule at their destination.
Karratha Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Karratha. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Want a hotel to stay in before your flight from Karratha Airport to Phuket International Airport? Consider Cattrall Park Motel. Get a good night's rest here before heading to KTA.
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Book a hotel close to HKT if you have a late Karratha Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Phuket International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and see more of Phuket and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Phuket International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Phuket. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Karratha Airport to Phuket International Airport. February is the most popular month to head to Phuket. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Karratha Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you'd like to go to Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KTA to HKT sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a visit to Surat Thani will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Thailand, consider Nakhon Si Thammarat, roughly 177 kilometres east of Phuket. Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well are among its highlights.
