Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Phuket International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is three hours ahead of Dubai.
Flights from DXB to HKT start at 02:30 — the first with Emirates. The last service of the day is at 10:35 with Emirates. In total, there are 20 weekly Dubai Airport to Phuket International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your DXB to HKT flight.
Travelling during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Emirates is your gateway to exploring Phuket (and perhaps some other great parts of Thailand!). Check out the direct flights from Dubai Airport to Phuket International Airport offered by this carrier.
Emirates is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers DXB to HKT flights is Emirates. Its services land as scheduled 75.41% of the time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Phuket International Airport. These are the top stopovers between DXB and HKT:
Muscat International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Right now, ر.ق. 644 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Dubai Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 1,298. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from DXB to HKT, book your trip five months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Phuket International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DXB to HKT.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of the flights that depart from Dubai Airport, 74.31% land on time at their destination.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near DXB? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Phuket International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dubai Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Phuket International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and explore beyond Phuket's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Phuket International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport to central Phuket has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Phuket International Airport. February is the busiest month to visit Phuket. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Dubai Airport to Phuket International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from DXB to HKT in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be explored after you've experienced Phuket. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another well-known destination in Thailand and is around 177 kilometres east of Phuket. No journey 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.
