Travelling from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket is one hour behind Manila and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MNL 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 like April, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Phuket International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between MNL and HKT:
Don Mueang International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
At the moment, R 1,126 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,914. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MNL to HKT if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Phuket International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
70.07% of flights departing from Ninoy Aquino International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Manila to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near MNL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Phuket International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Grab a Phuket International Airport rental car and discover Phuket and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Phuket International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Phuket. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the most popular month for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Phuket International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Phuket in April.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Phuket International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MNL to HKT in January. Temperatures average 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 discovered once you've taken in 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 sought-after 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.