Flying from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, making Phuket seven hours ahead of Southampton.
To ensure you catch your SOU to HKT flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Southampton Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is Rs160,379. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs228,925. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SOU to HKT if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Southampton Airport to Phuket International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
Of the departures from Southampton Airport, 55.7% land on schedule at their destination.
Southampton Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Southampton. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near SOU? If you're catching an early flight from Southampton Airport to Phuket International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Book a hotel close to HKT if you're taking a late Southampton Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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 popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Phuket International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Phuket. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 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 Southampton Airport to Phuket International Airport. February is the most popular month to visit Phuket. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Southampton 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 SOU to HKT in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Phuket. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Around 177 kilometres east of Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite stop in Thailand. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.
