Travelling from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Mangalore and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your IXE to HKT flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Mangalore Airport to Phuket International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IXE and HKT include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
ر.ق. 407 is the best price for a one-way Mangalore Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 996. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from IXE to HKT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Mangalore Airport to Phuket International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Landing cheap flights from IXE to HKT couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Mangalore Airport to Phuket International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Mangalore Airport (IXE)
Of the departures from Mangalore Airport, 60.6% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Mangalore Airport from central Mangalore, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near IXE. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mangalore Airport to Phuket International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're coming in on a late Mangalore Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near HKT:
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.
Reserving your vehicle from Phuket International Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Phuket. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Mangalore Airport to Phuket International Airport. February is the most popular month to head to Phuket. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Mangalore Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you'd like to go to Phuket during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IXE to HKT in January. Average temperatures are between 24ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be explored after you've seen Phuket. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Around 177 kilometres east of Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another essential stop in Thailand. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.
