Travelling from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Bhubaneswar.
Your BBI to HKT flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Phuket International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BBI and HKT:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
ر.ق. 420 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Biju Patnaik International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 1,056. These prices can change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BBI to HKT, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Phuket International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Picking up cheap flights from BBI to HKT is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)
When it comes to Biju Patnaik International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.08% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Biju Patnaik International Airport from central Bhubaneswar, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel close to BBI? If you're boarding an early flight from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Phuket International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Reserve a hotel near HKT if you're catching a late Biju Patnaik International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Phuket International Airport rental car and explore Phuket and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Phuket International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
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 get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The quietest month for a flight from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Phuket International Airport is April, while February is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Phuket based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you want to explore Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BBI to HKT in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Thailand you'll want to see. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a trip to Surat Thani will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
If you want to check out another major stop in Thailand, head for Nakhon Si Thammarat, roughly 177 kilometres east of Phuket. Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well are among its highlights.
