Flying from Seattle to Phuket International Airport (HKT): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Seattle to Phuket International Airport (HKT). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are Seattle's main airports.
Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket. The city follows the UTC+7 timezone and is 14 hours ahead of Seattle.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Seattle to HKT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Seattle to HKT departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Phuket International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that depart SEA land on time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
LKE is about 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to HKT flight:
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Consider booking a hotel close to HKT if you're catching a late flight from Seattle to Phuket International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
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 outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Seattle to Phuket International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Central Phuket is around 27 kilometres from Phuket International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
₹ 27,645 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Phuket International Airport. A return flight starts from ₹ 49,864. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Seattle to HKT. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Seattle to Phuket International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Seattle to Phuket International Airport (HKT). July is the busiest month to visit Phuket. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in April.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Seattle to HKT flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Phuket International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC.
More about Phuket
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Phuket International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Phuket:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach are must-visits when exploring Phuket.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Phuket, now it's time to discover other corners of Thailand. Journey around 161 kilometres north-east to Surat Thani to tick off its top sights. From Masjid Jamek to Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of Thailand, consider Nakhon Si Thammarat, about 193 kilometres east of Phuket. Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol are key reasons to visit.