Flying from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket is 17 hours ahead of Honolulu and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your HNL to HKT flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is R 8,005. A return fare is currently R 16,404. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from HNL to HKT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Phuket International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
HNL's address is 300 Rodgers Blvd, #12.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 84.42% of flights that take off from HNL arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Honolulu. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 3 hours.
Have an early flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to HNL:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're arriving on a late Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near HKT:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Phuket International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and explore beyond Phuket's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Phuket International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport to central Phuket has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the most popular month for flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Phuket International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Phuket in April.
Before locking in your flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Phuket International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HNL to HKT around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Phuket. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another standout destination in Thailand and is around 177 kilometres east of Phuket. No journey is complete without seeing Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.