Flying from St Louis Airport (STL) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket is 13 hours ahead of St Louis and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your STL to HKT flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Handy information about St Louis Airport (STL)
You'll find STL at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
76% of flights that depart St Louis Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central St Louis to St Louis Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from St Louis Airport to Phuket Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to STL:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
If you're coming in on a late St Louis Airport to Phuket Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near HKT:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Phuket Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and experience more of Phuket and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Phuket Airport about three weeks before your trip.
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 driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
January is the most popular month for flights from St Louis Airport to Phuket Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Phuket in March.
Book your flight from St Louis Airport to Phuket Airport for March if you want to visit Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STL to HKT in January. Average temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Thailand is home to plenty of other awesome places to add to your travels, such as Surat Thani. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, swing by popular sights like Ang Thong National Marine Park while you're there.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another destination worth seeing during your travels in Thailand. Head to this destination, located about 177 kilometres east of Phuket, to discover highlights like Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park.
