Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is ten hours ahead of Santiago.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SCL 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.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
At the moment, Rs252,490 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs469,632. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from SCL to HKT, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Phuket International Airport.
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Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
82.58% of flights departing from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport land at their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of SCL.
To get to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport from central Santiago, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near SCL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Phuket International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Pick up a Phuket International Airport rental car and discover Phuket and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Phuket International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport to the centre of Phuket has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the busiest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Phuket International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Phuket in April.
Book your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you want to visit Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SCL to HKT in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Phuket, now it's time to discover other parts of Thailand. Travel about 177 kilometres north-east to Surat Thani to check off its top attractions. From Wat Tha Sai to Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 177 kilometres east of Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite stop in Thailand. Experience major highlights starting with Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.
