Flying from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, making Phuket 12 hours ahead of New Orleans.
To ensure you get on your MSY to HKT flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like October? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is R 12,262. A round-trip fare is currently R 21,829. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MSY to HKT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Phuket International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MSY to HKT.
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Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
The address for MSY is 900 Airline Highway.
81.19% of flights leaving Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of MSY.
To reach Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport from central New Orleans, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near MSY. Whether you're catching an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Phuket International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you have a late Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near HKT:
Hit the road running by picking up a Phuket International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent to explore Phuket and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Phuket International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
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.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Phuket International Airport. February is the busiest month to visit Phuket. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Phuket during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MSY to HKT sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be explored after you've experienced Phuket. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Thailand, consider Nakhon Si Thammarat, about 177 kilometres east of Phuket. Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well are among the biggest draws.
