Travelling from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Johannesburg: what you need to know
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2. The city is five hours behind Phuket, where Phuket International Airport is located.
For a relaxed start to your HKT to Johannesburg flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling over a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from HKT to Johannesburg with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Travelling from central Phuket to HKT takes around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel close to HKT? If you're catching an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Johannesburg, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
65.93% of flights that take off from Phuket International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Johannesburg
Rs122,040 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Johannesburg flight. A return ticket right now is Rs200,925. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from HKT to Johannesburg, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Phuket International Airport to Johannesburg across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to the centre of Johannesburg takes around 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 29 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Phuket International Airport to Johannesburg. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Travel at your own speed with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and see more of Johannesburg and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from HKT to Johannesburg.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. Following your flight from Phuket International Airport to Johannesburg, it'll take you around 50 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Following your HKT to Johannesburg flight, unwind at a hotel near HLA. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire and Firefly powered by Hertz make collecting a Lanseria International Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HLA can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
Plan your trip to Johannesburg during peak season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Phuket International Airport to Johannesburg during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Book your Phuket International Airport to Johannesburg plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from HKT to Johannesburg in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.
More about Johannesburg
Once you've booked your flight from Phuket International Airport to Johannesburg, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Maboneng Precinct, Constitution Hill and Johannesburg Zoo are popular attractions which should be on every Johannesburg itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. About 451 kilometres south-east of Johannesburg, a visit to Pietermaritzburg will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden, Comrades Marathon House and The Old Prison.
If there's time to check out another major destination in South Africa, head for Bloemfontein, roughly 370 kilometres south-west of Johannesburg. Naval Hill Planetarium, Bloemfontein Zoo and Anglo Boer War Museum are among its highlights.