Travelling from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket is 13 hours ahead of New Orleans and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you get on your MSY to HKT flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Handy information about New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
You'll find MSY at 900 Airline Highway.
Of all flights leaving New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport is about 18 kilometres from central New Orleans. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Have an early flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Phuket Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MSY:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
Consider staying in a hotel near HKT if you're taking a late New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Phuket Airport rental car. Book your wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and chase adventure across Phuket and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Phuket Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Phuket Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Phuket. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Phuket Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Phuket. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Phuket Airport for March if you want to visit Phuket during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MSY to HKT around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Thailand
Thailand is home to loads of other exciting places to put on your itinerary, such as Surat Thani. About 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, visit top sights like Ang Thong National Marine Park while you're here.
Thinking about other well-known places to visit in Thailand? Make tracks 177 kilometres east of Phuket to Nakhon Si Thammarat. Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park is one of the highlights in this area.
