Travelling from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Sharjah International Airport to Phuket International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is three hours ahead of Sharjah.
You can choose from nine weekly Sharjah International Airport to Phuket International Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with Air Arabia is the earliest you can take. Air Arabia operates the last service of the day at 22:45.
Give yourself enough time to make your SHJ to HKT flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Flying into Phuket (and then discovering more of Thailand!) is a cinch with Air Arabia. This popular airline has direct flights from Sharjah International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Air Arabia.
Among carriers operating SHJ to HKT flights, Air Arabia is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sharjah International Airport to Phuket International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between SHJ and HKT:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hamad International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sharjah International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is R 3,291. A round-trip ticket is currently R 7,021. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book three months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SHJ to HKT.
February is the cheapest month for flights from Sharjah International Airport to Phuket International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SHJ to HKT.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sharjah International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Of the departures from Sharjah International Airport, 76.09% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Sharjah International Airport from central Sharjah, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near SHJ. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sharjah International Airport to Phuket International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're getting in on a late Sharjah International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near HKT:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Phuket International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and see more of Phuket and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Phuket International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Phuket. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the most popular month for flights from Sharjah 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). Book your flights from Sharjah International Airport to Phuket International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SHJ to HKT in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a visit to Surat Thani will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Around 177 kilometres east of Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite stop in Thailand. Start your sightseeing at Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.
