Travelling from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is five hours ahead of Bucharest.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your OTP to HKT flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Phuket International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between OTP and HKT:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Currently, £242 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £433. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from OTP to HKT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from OTP to HKT couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Of all flights leaving Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport from central Bucharest, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near OTP:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're coming in on a late Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, nothing beats 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:
Explore without limits with a Phuket International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and discover more of Phuket and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Phuket International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is roughly 20 miles from central Phuket. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the most popular month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Phuket International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Phuket in April.
Lock in your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you want to go to Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OTP to HKT sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Thailand waiting to be discovered. About 110 miles north-east of Phuket, a visit to Surat Thani will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Around 110 miles east of Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another essential stop in Thailand. No visit is complete without checking out Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.