Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Phuket three hours behind Gold Coast.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your OOL to HKT flight.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gold Coast Airport to Phuket International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between OOL and HKT:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Perth Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is Rs71,664. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs137,720. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from OOL to HKT, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport to Phuket International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Gold Coast Airport to Phuket International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Of all flights leaving Gold Coast Airport, 74.82% land on time at their destination.
Gold Coast Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Gold Coast. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to OOL:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Gold Coast Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Explore without limits with a Phuket International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and see more of Phuket and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Phuket International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Phuket. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the most popular month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Phuket International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Phuket in April.
Lock in your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you want to go to Phuket during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from OOL to HKT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Thailand you should also see. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a trip to Surat Thani will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another must-experience destination in Thailand and is around 177 kilometres east of Phuket. No trip is complete without dropping by Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.