Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is seven hours ahead of Manchester.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MAN to HKT flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Phuket International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAN and HKT:
Frankfurt Airport
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Right now, Rs96,941 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs195,519. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MAN to HKT, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Manchester Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MAN to HKT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Manchester Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of all flights leaving Manchester Airport, 59.39% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near MAN? If you're boarding an early flight from Manchester Airport to Phuket International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Manchester Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Explore without limits with a Phuket International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and discover more of Phuket and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Phuket International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket International Airport, Phuket is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the most popular month for flights from Manchester Airport to Phuket International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Phuket in April.
Lock in your flight from Manchester Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you want to explore Phuket during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAN to HKT in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Phuket, now it's time to explore more of Thailand. Travel about 177 kilometres north-east to Surat Thani to check off its popular sights. From Wat Tha Sai to Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 177 kilometres east of Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite stop in Thailand. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.