Flying from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket is 12 hours ahead of Jacksonville and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JAX to HKT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Handy information about Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
JAX is located at 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive.
81% of flights leaving Jacksonville International Airport reach their destination on time. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from JAX.
Central Jacksonville to Jacksonville International Airport is around 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Phuket Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near JAX:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
If you're landing on a late Jacksonville International Airport to Phuket Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near HKT:
Hit the road running by picking up a Phuket Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent to explore Phuket and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Phuket Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Phuket Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket Airport to central Phuket has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
January is the busiest month for flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Phuket Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Phuket in March.
Book your flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Phuket Airport for March if you'd like to visit Phuket during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from JAX to HKT in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Phuket, now it's time to explore more of what Thailand has to offer. Around 177 kilometres north-east, Surat Thani is a must-visit city that features attractions such as Ang Thong National Marine Park.
Eager to see Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park? Then head toward Nakhon Si Thammarat. Another favourite stop in Thailand, it's around 177 kilometres east of Phuket.
