Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is 14 hours ahead of Phoenix.
To ensure you get on your PHX to HKT flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is $648. A return fare is currently $1,181. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PHX to HKT if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
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Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PHX make it to their destination as scheduled 82.57% of the time.
To reach Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport from central Phoenix, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near PHX? If you're boarding an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Phuket International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Consider booking a hotel near HKT if you're on a late Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Phuket International Airport rental car and discover Phuket and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are top outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Phuket International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket International Airport, Phuket is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Phuket International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Phuket in April.
Lock in your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Phuket during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PHX to HKT in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Thailand you should also see. About 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a visit to Surat Thani will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
If there's time to check out 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 highlights.
