Flying from Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Kaohsiung.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your KHH to HKT flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kaohsiung Airport to Phuket Airport. These are the top stopovers between KHH and HKT:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kaohsiung Airport to Phuket Airport flight is Rs35,449. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs76,022. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from KHH to HKT, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Kaohsiung Airport to Phuket Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Kaohsiung Airport (KHH)
92% of flights departing from Kaohsiung Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from KHH.
To reach Kaohsiung Airport from central Kaohsiung, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Kaohsiung Airport to Phuket Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to KHH:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
Consider staying in a hotel near HKT if you're catching a late Kaohsiung Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Phuket Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and find adventure across Phuket and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Phuket Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Phuket Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Phuket. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Kaohsiung Airport to Phuket Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Phuket. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Kaohsiung Airport to Phuket Airport for March if you want to explore Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from KHH to HKT sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
You've checked off Phuket, now it's time to discover more of what Thailand has to offer. Around 177 kilometres north-east, Surat Thani is a must-visit city that features top sights like Ang Thong National Marine Park.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another place worth exploring during your travels in Thailand. Make your way to this destination, which is about 177 kilometres east of Phuket, to discover highlights like Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park.