Flying from Nha Trang Cam Ranh Airport (CXR) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Nha Trang and Phuket are in the UTC+7 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your CXR to HKT flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nha Trang Cam Ranh Airport to Phuket Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between CXR and HKT:
Guangzhou Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Ho Chi Minh City Airport
Handy information about Nha Trang Cam Ranh Airport (CXR)
64% of flights leaving from Nha Trang Cam Ranh Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Nha Trang to Nha Trang Cam Ranh Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel close to CXR? If you've booked an early flight from Nha Trang Cam Ranh Airport to Phuket Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
If you have a late Nha Trang Cam Ranh Airport to Phuket Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near HKT:
Follow your own route with a Phuket Airport rental car. Book your wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and discover more of Phuket and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Phuket Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Phuket Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket Airport, Phuket is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Nha Trang Cam Ranh Airport to Phuket Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Phuket. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Nha Trang Cam Ranh Airport to Phuket Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CXR to HKT in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
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 sights, you'll have plenty of things to put on your must-do list.
Always wanted to see Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park? Then find your way to Nakhon Si Thammarat. Another fascinating destination in Thailand, it's located roughly 177 kilometres east of Phuket.