Flying from Johannesburg to Phuket International Airport (HKT): What you need to know
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to Phuket International Airport (HKT) departing from here.
Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket. The city is in the UTC+7 timezone and is five hours ahead of Johannesburg.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Johannesburg to HKT. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to HKT with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between JNB and HKT include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Located around 29 kms (18 miles) from central Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to O.R. Tambo International Airport:
77.1% of flights that leave from O.R. Tambo International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Driving from central Johannesburg to HLA generally takes 50 minutes, depending on traffic. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 48 kms (30 miles).
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Johannesburg to HKT flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Lanseria International Airport:
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you have a late flight from Johannesburg to Phuket International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near HKT:
Travel at your own pace with a Phuket International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and chase adventure across Phuket and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Johannesburg to Phuket International Airport flight.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
The centre of Phuket is about 17 miles from Phuket International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
£255 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Phuket International Airport. A return flight starts from £408. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Johannesburg to HKT if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Cheap Johannesburg to Phuket International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Johannesburg to Phuket International Airport (HKT). Visit Phuket in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Johannesburg to HKT plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Johannesburg to Phuket International Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Phuket
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Phuket right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Johannesburg to Phuket International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach are major attractions which should be on any good Phuket itinerary.
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 161 kms (100 miles) away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Masjid Jamek, Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another sought-after destination in Thailand and is around 193 kms (120 miles) east of Phuket. No trip is complete without a visit to Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.