Travelling from Osaka to Phuket International Airport (HKT): What you need to know
There are two main airports where your trip can begin in Osaka. Check out your options leaving from Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Kobe Airport (UKB) when planning your flight from Osaka to Phuket International Airport (HKT).
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is two hours behind Osaka. Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket.
Your flight from Osaka to HKT won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. 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 Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Osaka to HKT with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Kansai International Airport (KIX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between KIX and HKT include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
To get to KIX from central Osaka, it takes around 45 minutes to drive the 48 kilometres or so.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Osaka to Phuket International Airport? First Cabin Kansai Airport and Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport are near Kansai International Airport. They're a particularly great choice if you have an early flight out.
When it comes to Kansai International Airport's on-time performance, 67.95% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Itami Airport (ITM)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to ITM from central Osaka in about 20 minutes. The airport is approximately 16 kilometres away.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Osaka to HKT flight? Unwind in a hotel near Itami Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Itami Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.41%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find ITM at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Travelling to UKB from the centre of Osaka? The airport is around 40 kilometres away, and getting there takes about 45 minutes by car.
Make catching an early Osaka to Phuket International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Kobe Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
With 85.15% of its departing flights arriving without delays, UKB is a dependable starting point for any adventure.
You'll find Kobe Airport at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Osaka to Phuket International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near HKT:
Pick up a Phuket International Airport rental car and discover Phuket and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Osaka to Phuket International Airport flight.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
The centre of Phuket is about 27 kilometres from Phuket International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Rs27,447 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Phuket International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs64,505. These fares can change based on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Osaka to HKT. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Osaka to Phuket International Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Osaka to HKT.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Osaka to Phuket International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Osaka to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Osaka to Phuket International Airport (HKT). July is the most popular month to visit Phuket. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in April.
Lock in an Osaka to HKT flight ticket departing in March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Phuket to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
January has temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Osaka to Phuket International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Phuket
After booking your flight from Osaka to Phuket International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Phuket:
V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters and Sunrise Beach are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Phuket to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Paradise Beach.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Phuket, now it's time to discover more of Thailand. Travel about 161 kilometres north-east to Surat Thani to check off its leading attractions. From Masjid Jamek to Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another standout destination in Thailand and is around 193 kilometres east of Phuket. No trip is complete without dropping by Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.