Travelling from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Phuket International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Bangkok's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Phuket.
Flights from HKT to BKK start from 07:30 — the first with Thai Vietjet Air. The latest departure is at 22:30 with Bangkok Airways. Overall, you can take your pick of 649 weekly Phuket International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your HKT to BKK flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Phuket International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, so getting to Bangkok (and then visiting more of Thailand!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to travel with Thai AirAsia on this route.
Thai Airways International is the most punctual carrier offering HKT to BKK flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Phuket International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between HKT and BKK include:
Koh Samui Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Rs2,518 is currently the best price for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs5,222. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book ten months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HKT to BKK.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Landing cheap flights from HKT to BKK is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Phuket International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Of all flights departing from Phuket International Airport, 65.93% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Phuket to Phuket International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near HKT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Consider booking a hotel close to BKK if you're taking a late Phuket International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and find adventure across Bangkok and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Bangkok in April.
Book your flight from Phuket International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport for April if you want to visit Bangkok during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 37ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HKT to BKK in December. Temperatures average between 19ºC and 33ºC then.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Bangkok, now it's time to discover other parts of Thailand. Travel around 467 kilometres north-east to Udon Thani to tick off its top attractions. From Nong Prajak Public Park to Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Thailand, consider Chon Buri, roughly 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall are highlights.