Flying from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Phuket International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours.
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Phuket four hours ahead of Doha.
Choose from 23 weekly Hamad International Airport to Phuket International Airport flights. The 02:00 departure with Qatar Airways is the earliest flight available. Qatar Airways operates the last service of the day at 20:35.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your DOH to HKT flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Phuket (and then exploring more of Thailand!) is a snap with Qatar Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Qatar Airways on this route.
Qatar Airways ranks as the leading on-time carrier for DOH to HKT flights, with 88.78% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Phuket International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between DOH and HKT:
Muscat International Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
At the moment, R 3,215 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 6,281. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book five months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DOH to HKT.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Phuket International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hamad International Airport to Phuket International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
83.59% of flights leaving Hamad International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when taking off from DOH.
To get to Hamad International Airport from central Doha, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to DOH:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Hamad International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Phuket International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and explore beyond Phuket's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Phuket International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket International Airport, Phuket is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The quietest month for a flight from Hamad International Airport to Phuket International Airport is April, while February is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Phuket based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Hamad International Airport to Phuket International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DOH to HKT in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
You've visited Phuket, now it's time to explore more of Thailand. Journey around 177 kilometres north-east to Surat Thani to check off its popular sights. From Wat Tha Sai to Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Thailand, consider Nakhon Si Thammarat, roughly 177 kilometres east of Phuket. Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well are among its highlights.