Travelling from Singapore to Phuket International Airport (HKT): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can take off from in Singapore. Check out your options departing from Changi International Airport (SIN) or Seletar Airport (XSP) when organising your flight from Singapore to Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 55 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Singapore to Phuket International Airport flight.
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Singapore. Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket.
With 66 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Changi International Airport (SIN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) is the most popular route. Singapore Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6:55am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest departure from SIN to HKT is with Jetstar Asia at 8:25pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Singapore to HKT.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Singapore
Changi International Airport (SIN)
You can find a direct flight from Singapore to Phuket International Airport (HKT) out of Changi International Airport (SIN).
Top airlines that offer direct flights from Singapore to Phuket International Airport leaving from SIN include:
The preferred choice for passengers flying between SIN and HKT is Singapore Airlines.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Singapore Airlines.
SIN is about 21 kilometres from central Singapore. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Singapore to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Changi International Airport:
When it comes to Changi International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.95% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
You can reach XSP from the centre of Singapore in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Singapore to HKT flight? Unwind in a hotel near Seletar Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Have a late flight from Singapore to Phuket International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near HKT and get cosy, quick:
Explore without limits with a Phuket International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and venture far and wide through Phuket and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Singapore to Phuket International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Phuket. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
R 1,051 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Singapore to Phuket International Airport. Return flights start at R 1,680. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Singapore to HKT, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Singapore to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Singapore to Phuket International Airport (HKT). July is the peak month for travel to Phuket. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in April.
Lock in a Singapore to HKT plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Phuket to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Singapore to Phuket International Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Phuket
Start your Phuket trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Singapore to Phuket International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Phuket when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters followed by Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've seen Phuket. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Masjid Jamek, Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Thailand, consider Nakhon Si Thammarat, about 193 kilometres east of Phuket. Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol are among its highlights.