Flying from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is 13 hours ahead of Dallas.
To ensure you get on your DFW to HKT flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Phuket Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DFW and HKT include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Incheon International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Handy information about Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
DFW is located at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Of the departures from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, 72% land on schedule at their destination.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DFW? If you're catching an early flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Phuket Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Phuket Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Phuket and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Phuket Airport around three weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
The quietest month for a flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Phuket Airport is March, while January is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Phuket based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Phuket Airport for March if you want to visit Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DFW to HKT in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Thailand is home to loads of other interesting cities to add to your travels, such as Surat Thani. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, swing by leading attractions like Ang Thong National Marine Park while you're there.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another place worth exploring during your Thailand trip. Journey to this destination, located about 177 kilometres east of Phuket, to take in highlights like Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park.