Flying from Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Hat Yai International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Hat Yai (Songkhla) and Phuket are in the same timezone, UTC+7.
Choose from ten weekly Hat Yai International Airport to Phuket International Airport flights. The 09:15 departure with Bangkok Airways is the earliest flight available. Bangkok Airways operates the latest service of the day at 09:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your HDY to HKT flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Bangkok Airways offers direct flights from Hat Yai International Airport to Phuket International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Phuket — and maybe even more of Thailand if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Bangkok Airways on this route.
Bangkok Airways is a leader in on-time performance for HDY to HKT flights, with 93.44% of services arriving as scheduled.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Hat Yai International Airport to Phuket International Airport. Don Mueang International Airport is a popular stopover on the HDY to HKT route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hat Yai International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is Rs12,507. A return plane ticket is currently Rs26,761. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book eight months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HDY to HKT.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hat Yai International Airport to Phuket International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Hat Yai International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)
68.17% of flights that depart Hat Yai International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Hat Yai (Songkhla) to Hat Yai International Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Looking for a handy hotel close to HDY? If you're catching an early flight from Hat Yai International Airport to Phuket International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Hat Yai International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Follow your own route with a Phuket International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and discover more of Phuket and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Phuket International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport to central Phuket has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the busiest month for flights from Hat Yai International Airport to Phuket International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Phuket in April.
Before locking in your flight from Hat Yai International Airport to Phuket International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HDY to HKT sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Phuket. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known 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 177 kilometres east of Phuket. No trip is complete without seeing Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.