Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is 12 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your MSP to HKT flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd love to visit a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Phuket International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Incheon International Airport is a well-known stop between MSP and HKT.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is ₹ 72,170. A return fare right now is ₹ 114,460. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MSP to HKT if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Phuket International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Phuket International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
77.37% of flights taking off from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from central Minneapolis, it takes about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MSP? If you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Phuket International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're coming in on a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near HKT:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Phuket International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and explore beyond Phuket's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Phuket International Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Phuket. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Phuket International Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Phuket. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you want to go to Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MSP to HKT around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've seen Phuket. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Around 177 kilometres east of Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite stop in Thailand. No visit is complete without checking out Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.
