Flying from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
The timezone in Buenos Aires is UTC-3. The city is ten hours behind Phuket, where Phuket International Airport is located.
To avoid missing your HKT to Buenos Aires flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Finding a plane ticket from HKT to Buenos Aires with a stopover is a breeze. Whether you'd like to potentially save money on your fare or explore an exciting new destination, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to browse your options. A popular stop is Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Located around 27 kilometres from central Phuket, HKT can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Buenos Aires? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near HKT:
When it comes to Phuket International Airport's on-time performance, 65.93% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Buenos Aires
R 16,479 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Buenos Aires flight. A return ticket right now is R 29,747. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from HKT to Buenos Aires. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Landing cheap tickets from Phuket International Airport to Buenos Aires is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest prices across every month and pick up a sweet deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HKT to Buenos Aires by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Phuket International Airport to Buenos Aires by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) is around 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to AEP if you're coming in on a late flight from Phuket International Airport to Buenos Aires. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost and experience the lesser-explored corners of Buenos Aires and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Jorge Newbery Airport around one week in advance of your flight from HKT to Buenos Aires.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Once your flight from Phuket International Airport to Buenos Aires has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Buenos Aires is roughly 32 kilometres from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near EZE. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your HKT to Buenos Aires flight at any of these perfectly located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Cactus or Localiza and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from EZE one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
Travel to Buenos Aires in high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Phuket International Airport to Buenos Aires during low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Book a Phuket International Airport to Buenos Aires plane ticket with a departure in January if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from HKT to Buenos Aires around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Buenos Aires
After booking your flight from Phuket International Airport to Buenos Aires, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Buenos Aires:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Recoleta Cemetery, Obelisco de Buenos Aires and Casa Rosada are top attractions which should be on any good Buenos Aires itinerary.
Explore more of Argentina
Buenos Aires has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Argentina just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north-west of Buenos Aires, a visit to Rosario will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument), Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera.
Around 386 kilometres south of Buenos Aires, Mar Del Plata is another favourite stop in Argentina. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Casino Central de Mar del Plata, Centro Cultural Villa Victoria Ocampo and Villa Ortiz Basualdo.Museo Municipal de Arte Juan Carlos Castagnino.
