Travelling from Phuket Airport (HKT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is seven hours behind Phuket.
Your HKT to LGW flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Phuket Airport to London Gatwick Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between HKT and LGW include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport (HKT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Phuket Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is Rs57,436. A return plane ticket right now is Rs154,607. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HKT to LGW, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport to London Gatwick Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from HKT to LGW.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Phuket Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
When it comes to Phuket Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Phuket to Phuket Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Phuket Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near HKT:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider staying in a hotel near LGW if you're on a late Phuket Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia to explore London and beyond.
Reserving your ride from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central London. The drive time takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Phuket Airport to London Gatwick Airport. For smaller crowds, go to London in March.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Phuket Airport to London Gatwick Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HKT to LGW around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Manchester will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres north-west of London. No trip is complete without seeing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.