Travelling from London to Phuket International Airport (HKT): What you need to know
London has numerous airports where you can begin your trip. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Phuket International Airport (HKT). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket. The city is in the UTC+7 timezone and is seven hours ahead of London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to HKT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from London to HKT that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and HKT include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
LHR is around 31 kms (19 miles) from central London. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Phuket International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Phuket International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and HKT:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
LGW is around 80 kms (50 miles) from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to HKT flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
When booking your plane ticket from London to Phuket International Airport (HKT) out of Stansted Airport (STN), you can choose from a few stopover options. Make a pit stop at Dubai Airport (DXB), one of the busiest connection points on this route.
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kms (40 miles) or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Phuket International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Consider booking a hotel near HKT if you have a late flight from London to Phuket International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Phuket International Airport rental car and explore Phuket and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your London to Phuket International Airport flight.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is roughly 17 miles from central Phuket. How long it takes to get there by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Phuket International Airport is £213. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £344. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to HKT. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Phuket International Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from London to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
April is the quietest month for flights from London to Phuket International Airport (HKT), while July is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Phuket based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your London to HKT plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Phuket International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Phuket
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Phuket right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Phuket International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach are top sights which should feature on any good Phuket itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
You've visited Phuket, now it's time to explore other corners of Thailand. Travel about 161 kms (100 miles) north-east to Surat Thani to tick off its top sights. From Masjid Jamek to Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 193 kms (120 miles) east of Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another essential stop in Thailand. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.