Travelling from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is three hours ahead of Baku.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GYD to HKT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Phuket International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between GYD and HKT include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Sharjah International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is R 4,566. A round-trip ticket right now is R 9,981. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from GYD to HKT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Phuket International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Snapping up cheap flights from GYD to HKT is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 83.46% of flights that take off from GYD reach their destination without delay.
Central Baku to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near GYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Phuket International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're coming in on a late Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near HKT:
Hit the road running by picking up a Phuket International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and explore beyond Phuket's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Phuket International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
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 driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the busiest month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Phuket International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Phuket in April.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Phuket International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GYD to HKT in January. Average temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Phuket. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite destination in Thailand and is around 177 kilometres east of Phuket. No trip is complete without visiting Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.