Travelling from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport (HKT): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Expect to be in the air for 8 hours 50 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Melbourne to Phuket International Airport flight.
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is four hours behind Melbourne. Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket.
The busiest route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT). You can pick from 4 direct services every week. Jetstar operates a 2:50pm departure between MEL and HKT.
Your flight from Melbourne to HKT won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Get there in one go from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport (HKT) can be booked from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport with Jetstar. This popular airline operates departures from MEL.
Jetstar is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from MEL to HKT.
Jetstar is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to HKT. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport (HKT) departing Avalon Airport.
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to HKT flight is far easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport arrive at their destination as planned. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Phuket International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and find adventure across Phuket and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Phuket International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Phuket. How long it takes to get there in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport is Rs45,232. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs81,894. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Melbourne to HKT by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
April is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Melbourne to Phuket International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal is available on flight tickets from Melbourne to HKT.
Save money on your flight from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Phuket. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport (HKT), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Melbourne to HKT flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC.
More about Phuket
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Phuket right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport:
Your trip to Phuket isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions you won't want to miss include V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Phuket. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Masjid Jamek, Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite destination in Thailand and is around 193 kilometres east of Phuket. No trip is complete without a visit to Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
