Travelling from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket is 12 hours ahead of Charleston and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Your CHS to HKT flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Charleston Airport to Phuket Airport flight is Rs185,439. A return ticket is currently Rs322,093. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from CHS to HKT, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Charleston Airport to Phuket Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CHS to HKT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Charleston Airport to Phuket Airport.
Handy information about Charleston Airport (CHS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Charleston Airport, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Charleston Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Charleston. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near CHS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Charleston Airport to Phuket Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
Consider booking a hotel close to HKT if you're taking a late Charleston Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Phuket Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent to explore Phuket and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Phuket Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Phuket Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket Airport to central Phuket has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Charleston Airport to Phuket Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Phuket. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Charleston Airport to Phuket Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CHS to HKT sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
You've ticked off Phuket, now it's time to explore more of what Thailand has to offer. Around 177 kilometres north-east, Surat Thani is a must-visit city featuring sights like Ang Thong National Marine Park.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another place you shouldn't miss during your Thailand trip. Head to this destination, which is roughly 177 kilometres east of Phuket, to visit highlights like Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park.
