Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is seven hours ahead of Faro.
Your FAO to HKT flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Faro Airport to Phuket International Airport. Frankfurt Airport is a top stopover on the FAO to HKT route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Currently, R 7,615 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Faro Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 14,926. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from FAO to HKT, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Faro Airport to Phuket International Airport.
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Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Faro Airport, 76.66% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Faro Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Faro. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near FAO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Faro Airport to Phuket International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Faro Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Pick up a Phuket International Airport rental car and discover Phuket and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Phuket International Airport around three weeks in advance.
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 drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Faro Airport to Phuket International Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Phuket. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Faro Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Phuket during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FAO to HKT in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a visit to Surat Thani will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Around 177 kilometres east of Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another essential stop in Thailand. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.