Travelling from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-5, making Washington DC 12 hours behind Phuket.
Give yourself enough time to catch your HKT to IAD flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. These are the top stopovers between HKT and IAD:
Dubai Airport
Incheon International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Phuket Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight is Rs137,479. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs223,774. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from HKT to IAD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Phuket Airport to Washington Dulles Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from HKT to IAD.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Phuket Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
Of all flights departing from Phuket Airport, 73% land on time at their destination.
To get to Phuket Airport from central Phuket, it takes about 45 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Phuket Airport to Washington Dulles Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to HKT:
Arriving at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Phuket Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IAD instead:
Grab a Washington Dulles Airport rental car and explore Washington DC and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Washington Dulles Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Phuket Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Washington DC in February.
When booking your flight from Phuket Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HKT to IAD sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another essential stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.