Flying from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Yangon International Airport to Phuket International Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is 30 minutes ahead of Yangon.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RGN to HKT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Myanmar Airways International offers direct flights from Yangon International Airport to Phuket International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Phuket — and maybe even more of Thailand if you have time.
Myanmar Airways International is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Myanmar Airways International is the most punctual carrier offering RGN to HKT flights, with 66.67% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Yangon International Airport to Phuket International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between RGN and HKT:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Rs24,573 is currently the best price for a one-way Yangon International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs42,250. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RGN to HKT.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Yangon International Airport to Phuket International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from RGN to HKT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Yangon International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Yangon International Airport (RGN)
Of all flights departing from Yangon International Airport, 70.6% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Yangon International Airport from central Yangon, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel close to RGN? If you're catching an early flight from Yangon International Airport to Phuket International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Yangon International 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 a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and chase adventure across Phuket and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Phuket International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Phuket. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Yangon International Airport to Phuket International Airport. February is the most popular month to visit Phuket. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Yangon International Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Phuket during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RGN to HKT sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
You've done Phuket, now it's time to explore other corners of Thailand. Journey around 177 kilometres north-east to Surat Thani to tick off its popular sights. From Wat Tha Sai to Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another well-known destination in Thailand and is around 177 kilometres east of Phuket. No journey is complete without seeing Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.