Travelling from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Hyderabad and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HYD to HKT 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.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Phuket International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HYD and HKT:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Don Mueang International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
At the moment, ₹ 6,615 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 15,115. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HYD to HKT if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
73.37% of flights that depart Rajiv Gandhi International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Hyderabad. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near HYD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Phuket International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Consider booking a hotel close to HKT if you're catching a late Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Phuket International Airport rental car and discover Phuket and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Phuket International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
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 drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The quietest month for a flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Phuket International Airport is April, while February is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Phuket based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you want to visit Phuket during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HYD to HKT sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Phuket, now it's time to discover other parts of Thailand. Travel about 177 kilometres north-east to Surat Thani to check off its top sights. From Wat Tha Sai to Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Thailand, head for Nakhon Si Thammarat, roughly 177 kilometres east of Phuket. Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well are among its highlights.