Travelling from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, making Phuket three hours behind Sunshine Coast.
To ensure you get on your MCY to HKT flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Sunshine Coast Airport to Phuket International Airport. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a popular stopover on the MCY to HKT route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
At the moment, £179 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sunshine Coast Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £418. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MCY to HKT if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MCY to HKT couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Of the departures from Sunshine Coast Airport, 72.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Sunshine Coast Airport is about 6 miles from central Sunshine Coast. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MCY? If you're catching an early flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Phuket International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sunshine Coast Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Phuket International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and chase adventure across Phuket and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Phuket International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport to central Phuket has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 20 miles away.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The quietest month for a flight from Sunshine Coast Airport to Phuket International Airport is April, while February is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Phuket based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Phuket International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from MCY to HKT in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be explored. Around 110 miles north-east of Phuket, a trip to Surat Thani will keep your itinerary packed. 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 stop in Thailand, consider Nakhon Si Thammarat, about 110 miles east of Phuket. Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well are highlights.
