Travelling from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Phuket International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Taipei is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Phuket.
Flights from HKT to TPE start from 18:50 — the earliest with Tigerair Taiwan. The last departure is at 19:15 with Tigerair Taiwan. Overall, there are three weekly Phuket International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HKT to TPE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as February, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Travelling to Taipei (and then exploring more of Taiwan!) is a cinch with Tigerair Taiwan. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Phuket International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
Tigerair Taiwan is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Phuket International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between HKT and TPE include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Penang International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
At the moment, ₹ 7,303 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 15,690. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from HKT to TPE by booking at least eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from HKT to TPE.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Phuket International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Phuket International Airport, data shows 65.93% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Phuket International Airport from central Phuket, it takes about 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to HKT:
Arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
If you're arriving on a late Phuket International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near TPE:
Travel at your own speed with a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and discover more of Taipei and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to the centre of Taipei has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The quietest month for a flight from Phuket International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Taipei based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Phuket International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HKT to TPE sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've seen Taipei, now it's time to explore other parts of Taiwan. Journey about 129 kilometres south-west to T'ai-chung-shih to check off its popular sights. From Taichung Park to Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Taiwan, head for Tainan, roughly 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House are among its highlights.