Travelling from Buenos Aires to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Buenos Aires to Phuket International Airport (HKT). Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are Buenos Aires's main airports.
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is 10 hours ahead of Buenos Aires. Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Buenos Aires to HKT.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires, AEP can be reached in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 38 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to Jorge Newbery Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Buenos Aires to Phuket International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Think about adding a stop at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). It's a popular stopover on a flight from Buenos Aires to Phuket International Airport (HKT) departing Ministro Pistarini Airport. Use a long layover to get out and explore, or take advantage of a short break to browse the airport stores.
EZE is about 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It'll take you 36 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Buenos Aires to HKT? Check in to a hotel near Ministro Pistarini Airport before your trip officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Buenos Aires to Phuket International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near HKT:
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Phuket. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 50 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Phuket International Airport from Rs273,142 or travel return from just Rs591,927. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
To score cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to HKT, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Buenos Aires to Phuket International Airport.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when fares go down. The right timing can be the key to finding cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to HKT.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Phuket International Airport. To skip the crowds, head for Phuket in April when things are quieter.
Schedule your flight from Buenos Aires to HKT for March if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Phuket to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Phuket International Airport sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Phuket
Start your Phuket trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Phuket International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Pum's Cooking School, Patong Beach, V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters and Tourist Information Centre Phuket Old Town are must-visits when exploring Phuket.
Complete your Phuket trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Buenos Aires to Phuket International Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Phuket. Browse the exclusive deals and instantly compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.