Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, making Phuket seven hours ahead of London.
To ensure you get on your LHR to HKT flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Phuket International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LHR and HKT:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
At the moment, $669 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $943. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to HKT if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Phuket International Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel near LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Phuket International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near HKT:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Phuket International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and explore beyond Phuket's main sights.
For the best deal, book your ride from Phuket International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport to central Phuket has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Phuket International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Phuket in April.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Phuket International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to HKT in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC and 30ºC then.
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, its best 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. No visit is complete without checking out Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.