Travelling from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Mumbai Airport to Phuket Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Mumbai.
There are 27 Mumbai Airport to Phuket Airport flights each week to choose from.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your BOM to HKT flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Mumbai Airport to Phuket Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Phuket adventure, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Thailand:
Most travellers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for BOM to HKT flights is IndiGo.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Mumbai Airport to Phuket Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BOM and HKT include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Bengaluru Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mumbai Airport to Phuket Airport flight is R 1,461. A return ticket is currently R 3,215. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from BOM to HKT by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Mumbai Airport to Phuket Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BOM to HKT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Mumbai Airport to Phuket Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Mumbai Airport (BOM)
Of all flights leaving Mumbai Airport, 56% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Mumbai to Mumbai Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Mumbai Airport to Phuket Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near BOM:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
Reserve a hotel close to HKT if you're taking a late Mumbai Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Phuket Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent to explore Phuket and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Phuket Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Mumbai Airport to Phuket Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Phuket. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Mumbai Airport to Phuket Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BOM to HKT in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Thailand is home to loads of other awesome places to add to your itinerary, such as Surat Thani. About 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, visit leading sights like Ang Thong National Marine Park while you're there.
Thinking about other well-known places to visit in Thailand? Make tracks 177 kilometres east of Phuket to Nakhon Si Thammarat. Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park is a highlight in this area.