Flying from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket is two hours 30 minutes behind Darwin and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your DRW to HKT flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Darwin International Airport to Phuket International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DRW and HKT:
Changi International Airport
Perth Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Darwin International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is ₹ 21,137. A round-trip ticket is currently ₹ 37,901. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from DRW to HKT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Darwin International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
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Handy information about Darwin International Airport (DRW)
When it comes to Darwin International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.13% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Darwin International Airport from central Darwin, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near DRW. Whether you have an early flight from Darwin International Airport to Phuket International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're getting in on a late Darwin International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near HKT:
Grab 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 top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Phuket International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket International Airport, Phuket is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Darwin International Airport to Phuket International Airport. February is the busiest month to visit Phuket. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Darwin International Airport to Phuket International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DRW to HKT in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Thailand you should also see. About 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a visit to Surat Thani will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite destination in Thailand and is around 177 kilometres east of Phuket. No journey is complete without experiencing Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.