Flying from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket is four hours ahead of Antalya and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your AYT to HKT flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Antalya Airport to Phuket International Airport. These are the top stopovers between AYT and HKT:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
£211 is the best price for a one-way Antalya Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. A return flight starts at £412. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from AYT to HKT, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Antalya Airport to Phuket International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from AYT to HKT by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Antalya Airport to Phuket International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Antalya Airport (AYT)
79.67% of flights departing from Antalya Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Antalya Airport from central Antalya, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 9 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Antalya Airport to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to AYT:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're coming in on a late Antalya Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near HKT:
Travel at your own speed with a Phuket International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and find adventure across Phuket and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Phuket International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket International Airport, Phuket is approximately 20 miles away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the busiest month for flights from Antalya Airport to Phuket International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Phuket in April.
Before locking in your flight from Antalya Airport to Phuket International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AYT to HKT around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Thailand you should also see. Around 110 miles north-east of Phuket, a visit to Surat Thani will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Thailand, consider Nakhon Si Thammarat, roughly 110 miles east of Phuket. Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well are among its highlights.
