Flying from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket is one hour 12 minutes ahead of Kathmandu and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your KTM to HKT flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like September? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tribhuvan International Airport to Phuket International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between KTM and HKT:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Rs41,267 is currently the best price for a one-way Tribhuvan International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs70,508. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from KTM to HKT if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from KTM to HKT by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
Tribhuvan International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Kathmandu. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near KTM. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Phuket International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Tribhuvan International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Phuket International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent to explore Phuket and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Phuket International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket International Airport, Phuket is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The quietest month for a flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Phuket International Airport is April, while February is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Phuket based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you want to visit Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from KTM to HKT around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Thailand you'll want to see. About 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a visit to Surat Thani will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another must-experience destination in Thailand and is around 177 kilometres east of Phuket. No journey is complete without seeing Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.