Travelling from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Muscat International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Phuket three hours ahead of Muscat.
Every week, there are 12 Muscat International Airport to Phuket International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, select the 01:20 SalamAir flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 22:45 with Oman Air.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your MCT to HKT flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Getting to Phuket (and then discovering more of Thailand!) is a snap with SalamAir. This popular carrier has direct flights from Muscat International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with SalamAir on this route.
Oman Air is the most punctual carrier operating MCT to HKT flights. An impressive 83.1% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Muscat International Airport to Phuket International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between MCT and HKT:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Sharjah International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
£141 is the lowest price for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Return flights start from £249. These fares may change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from MCT to HKT, reserve your journey five months ahead of your departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Phuket International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MCT to HKT.
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Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from MCT land at their destination as scheduled 85.46% of the time.
To reach Muscat International Airport from central Muscat, it takes around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 7 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near MCT:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Consider booking a hotel near HKT if you're on a late Muscat International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Phuket International Airport rental car and discover Phuket and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Phuket International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
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 get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Muscat International Airport to Phuket International Airport. February is the most popular month to head to Phuket. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Muscat International Airport to Phuket International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from MCT to HKT in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Thailand you'll want to see. About 110 miles north-east of Phuket, a trip to Surat Thani will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another sought-after destination in Thailand and is around 110 miles east of Phuket. No trip is complete without a visit to Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.
