Flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is six hours ahead of Amsterdam.
Leave plenty of time to catch your AMS to HKT flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as September? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Phuket Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AMS and HKT:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
R 5,081 is the lowest price for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Phuket Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 10,090. These prices may change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from AMS to HKT, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Phuket Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Snapping up cheap flights from AMS to HKT is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Phuket Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Of all flights departing from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Phuket Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near AMS:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Pick up a Phuket Airport rental car and discover Phuket and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car rental, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Phuket Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
The quietest month for a flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Phuket Airport is March, while January is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Phuket based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Phuket Airport for March if you want to go to Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from AMS to HKT in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Dive deeper into what Thailand has to offer with a trip to Surat Thani, located about 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket. From Ang Thong National Marine Park to other top attractions, you'll have plenty of things to add to your must-do list.
Searching for other well-known places to go in Thailand? Set off 177 kilometres east of Phuket to Nakhon Si Thammarat. Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park is a highlight in the area.