Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, making Phuket seven hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your LGW to HKT flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Phuket International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and HKT:
Dubai Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Currently, ر.ق. 1,203 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 2,024. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to HKT, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Phuket International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LGW to HKT.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Phuket International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near HKT:
Grab a Phuket International Airport rental car and explore Phuket and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Phuket International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
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.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Phuket International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Phuket in April.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Phuket International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to HKT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Thailand waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a trip to Surat Thani will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Around 177 kilometres east of Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another favourite stop in Thailand. Start your sightseeing at Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.