Flying from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Phuket International Airport to Zurich Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 12 hours 40 minutes.
Zurich is six hours behind Phuket and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your HKT to ZRH flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like February, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Zurich (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is easy with Edelweiss Air. This popular airline offers direct flights from Phuket International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Edelweiss Air is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Phuket International Airport to Zurich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between HKT and ZRH include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Right now, Rs77,654 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs178,005. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from HKT to ZRH by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Zurich Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from HKT to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Phuket International Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
65.93% of flights that leave from Phuket International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Phuket to Phuket International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near HKT:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Phuket International Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Zurich Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and discover more of Zurich and beyond.
Booking your ride from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Phuket International Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Zurich. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Phuket International Airport to Zurich Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from HKT to ZRH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without dropping by Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.