Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket is seven hours ahead of Dublin and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your DUB to HKT flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dublin Airport to Phuket International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DUB and HKT include:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Dubai Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dublin Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is Rs83,951. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs163,839. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from DUB to HKT, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Dublin Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from DUB to HKT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dublin Airport to Phuket International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dublin Airport, 72.87% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Dublin Airport from central Dublin, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 2 hours 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Dublin Airport to Phuket International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to DUB:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Consider booking a hotel close to HKT if you have a late Dublin Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Phuket International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Phuket and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Phuket International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport to central Phuket has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the most popular month for flights from Dublin Airport to Phuket International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Phuket in April.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Dublin Airport to Phuket International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from DUB to HKT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be discovered after you've seen Phuket. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Around 177 kilometres east of Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite stop in Thailand. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.