Travelling from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT): what you need to know
Charlotte is 12 hours behind Phuket and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your HKT to CLT flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
Currently, R 10,812 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Phuket Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 21,177. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HKT to CLT, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Phuket Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from HKT to CLT.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Phuket Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport.
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
Of all flights departing from Phuket Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.
Phuket Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Phuket. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to HKT? If you're catching an early flight from Phuket Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
Reserve a hotel near CLT if you're taking a late Phuket Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Charlotte Douglas Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Easirent or Budget and discover more of Charlotte and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Charlotte Douglas Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Charlotte Douglas Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Charlotte. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
The quietest month for a flight from Phuket Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Charlotte based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Phuket Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Charlotte, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HKT to CLT around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 370 kilometres south-west of Charlotte, a visit to Atlanta will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre.
Around 467 kilometres north-east of Charlotte, Virginia Beach is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park.
