Flying from Houston to Phuket International Airport (HKT): What you need to know
Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket. The city runs on the UTC+7 timezone and is 13 hours ahead of Houston.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Houston to HKT. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're getting away during a popular month like July, get to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving and spring break.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Houston to HKT that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IAH and HKT include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Travelling from central Houston to IAH takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Houston to Phuket International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
79% of flights leaving from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport land at their destination on time.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can arrive at HOU from the centre of Houston in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to HKT flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 79%.
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Houston to Phuket International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near HKT:
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Houston to Phuket International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Central Phuket is around 32 kilometres from Phuket International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Phuket International Airport is ₹ 57,620. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 101,976. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Houston to HKT, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Houston to Phuket International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Houston to HKT.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the most popular month for flights from Houston to Phuket International Airport (HKT). Visit Phuket in May for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Houston to HKT plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Houston to Phuket International Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC and 30ºC.
More about Phuket
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Phuket right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Houston to Phuket International Airport:
V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters and Sunrise Beach are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Phuket to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Paradise Beach.
Explore more of Thailand
Dive deeper into what Thailand has to offer with a trip to Surat Thani, located about 161 kilometres northeast of Phuket. From Ang Thong National Marine Park to other popular sights, you'll find plenty of things to put on your itinerary.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another must-experience destination in Thailand and is around 193 kilometres east of Phuket. No trip is complete without seeing Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
