Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Chennai and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAA to HKT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Phuket International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAA and HKT:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is £69. A return fare is currently £136. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAA to HKT if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to Phuket International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MAA to HKT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to Chennai Airport's on-time performance, 76.04% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes about 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 12 miles from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Chennai Airport to Phuket International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to MAA:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being 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:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Phuket International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and explore beyond Phuket's main sights.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Phuket International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is roughly 20 miles from the centre of Phuket. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Phuket International Airport. February is the busiest month to visit Phuket. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Phuket International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAA to HKT sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Phuket. Around 110 miles away to the north-east, top sights here include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another must-experience destination in Thailand and is around 110 miles east of Phuket. No trip is complete without dropping by Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.