Flying from Yangon Airport (RGN) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Yangon Airport to Phuket Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Phuket is 30 minutes ahead of Yangon and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
You can choose from three weekly Yangon Airport to Phuket Airport flights. The 05:50 departure with Myanmar Airways International is the earliest flight available. Myanmar Airways International operates the latest service of the day at 07:45.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your RGN to HKT flight.
During popular months like December, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Myanmar Airways International is your gateway to discovering Phuket (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Thailand!). Check out the direct flights from Yangon Airport to Phuket Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Myanmar Airways International on this route.
With 72.22% of services landing as planned, Myanmar Airways International is the most punctual carrier offering RGN to HKT flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Yangon Airport to Phuket Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RGN and HKT:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Yangon Airport (RGN) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
$164 is the best price for a one-way Yangon Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Return flights start at $324. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RGN to HKT if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Yangon Airport to Phuket Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from RGN to HKT.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Yangon Airport to Phuket Airport.
Handy information about Yangon Airport (RGN)
74% of flights that leave from Yangon Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Yangon Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Yangon. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel near RGN? If you've booked an early flight from Yangon Airport to Phuket Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
Reserve a hotel near HKT if you have a late Yangon Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Phuket Airport rental car and discover Phuket and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car rental, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Phuket Airport around three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Phuket Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket Airport, Phuket is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Yangon Airport to Phuket Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Phuket. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Yangon Airport to Phuket Airport for March if you want to go to Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RGN to HKT in January. Average temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
You've done Phuket, now it's time to explore more of what Thailand has to offer. Around 177 kilometres north-east, Surat Thani is a must-visit city that features top sights like Ang Thong National Marine Park.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another place worth checking out during your time in Thailand. Journey to this destination, which is about 177 kilometres east of Phuket, to take in highlights like Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park.
