Travelling from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Surat Thani Airport (URT): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your HKT to URT flight.
Flying during a peak time such as February? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Phuket International Airport to Surat Thani Airport. Don Mueang International Airport is a top stopover on the HKT to URT route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Surat Thani Airport (URT)
At the moment, R 368 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Surat Thani Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,068. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from HKT to URT, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport to Surat Thani Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from HKT to URT.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Phuket International Airport to Surat Thani Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Of all flights leaving Phuket International Airport, 65.93% land on schedule at their destination.
Phuket International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Phuket. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near HKT? If you've booked an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Surat Thani Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Surat Thani Airport (URT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Phuket International Airport to Surat Thani Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near URT instead:
Explore without limits with a Surat Thani Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Drive Car Hire, Hertz or Thrifty and experience more of Surat Thani and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Surat Thani Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to central Surat Thani
Surat Thani Airport to central Surat Thani has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 3 hours 55 minutes.
When to fly to Surat Thani Airport (URT)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Phuket International Airport to Surat Thani Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Surat Thani. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Phuket International Airport to Surat Thani Airport for April if you want to visit Surat Thani during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HKT to URT sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Si Racha is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Surat Thani. Around 483 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Public park, Si Racha Subdistrict Municipality, Ko Loi Clock Tower and Marina Bayfront Sriracha.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another essential stop in Thailand and is around 105 kilometres south-east of Surat Thani. No journey is complete without experiencing Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.