Travelling from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Udon Thani International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Udon Thani and Phuket are in the UTC+7 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Take your pick of three weekly Udon Thani International Airport to Phuket International Airport flights. The 16:50 departure with Thai AirAsia is the earliest flight you can take. Thai AirAsia operates the last service of the day at 16:50.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your UTH to HKT flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Phuket (and then discovering more of Thailand!) is a breeze with Thai AirAsia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Thai AirAsia on this route.
Thai AirAsia is the most punctual carrier operating UTH to HKT flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Udon Thani International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is £30. A return plane ticket is currently £50. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from UTH to HKT, book your journey eight months ahead of your departure date.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Phuket International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)
When it comes to Udon Thani International Airport's on-time performance, 69.72% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Udon Thani International Airport is around 7 miles from central Udon Thani. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to UTH? If you're catching an early flight from Udon Thani International Airport to Phuket International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Book a hotel close to HKT if you're taking a late Udon Thani International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Phuket International Airport rental car and explore Phuket and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Phuket International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is approximately 20 miles from the centre of Phuket. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the busiest month for flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Phuket International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Phuket in April.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Phuket International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from UTH to HKT around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Phuket. Around 110 miles away to the north-east, its top attractions include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another sought-after destination in Thailand and is around 110 miles east of Phuket. No trip is complete without visiting Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.