Flying from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport (HKT): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport (HKT) departing from here.
Expect to be in the air for 8 hours 50 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Melbourne to Phuket International Airport flight.
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is four hours behind Melbourne. Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) is the most popular route, with 4 direct services each week. Get from MEL to HKT on Jetstar's 2:50pm flight.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Melbourne to HKT. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Get there in one go from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport (HKT) can be booked from here.
Jetstar is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport departing from MEL.
Jetstar is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from MEL to HKT.
Among carriers on this route, Jetstar leads the way for on-time arrivals.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Melbourne to HKT with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEL and HKT include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
63% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Break up your flight from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport with a stop at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). A major connection between Avalon Airport and HKT, it's a good opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to HKT flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Avalon Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near HKT:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Phuket International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket International Airport, central Phuket is around 32 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
$336 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport. A return flight starts at $641. These fares can change depending on availability.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Melbourne to HKT by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring cheap Melbourne to Phuket International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for plane tickets from Melbourne to HKT by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport (HKT). February is when most people travel to Phuket. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in May.
Before locking in your Melbourne to HKT plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Phuket
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Phuket right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Phuket International Airport:
V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters and Sunrise Beach are a couple of major attractions to add to your Phuket travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Paradise Beach.
Explore more of Thailand
Thailand is home to loads of other exciting cities to put on your itinerary, such as Surat Thani. Around 161 kilometres northeast of Phuket, drop by leading attractions like Ang Thong National Marine Park while you're there.
Around 193 kilometres east of Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another essential stop in Thailand. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.