Travelling from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
The timezone in Seattle is UTC-8, which is 15 hours behind Phuket.
Your HKT to SEA flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HKT and SEA:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Incheon International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
When it comes to Phuket Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Phuket Airport from central Phuket, it takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Phuket Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to HKT:
Arriving at Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
If you're landing on a late Phuket Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near SEA:
Travel at your own pace with a Seattle / Tacoma International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Budget and see more of Seattle and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
From Seattle / Tacoma International Airport, Seattle is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The quietest month for a flight from Phuket Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Seattle based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Phuket Airport to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HKT to SEA in February. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres south of Seattle, a visit to Portland will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in the United States, consider Spokane, roughly 370 kilometres east of Seattle. Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes are the start of reasons to visit.
