Travelling from Taipei to Phuket International Airport (HKT): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Taipei to Phuket International Airport (HKT). Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are the two main airports in Taipei.
Expect to be travelling for 4 hours 20 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Taipei to Phuket International Airport flight.
Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket. The city runs on the UTC+7 timezone and is one hour behind Taipei.
The most popular route is from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Phuket International Airport (HKT). There are 2 direct services every week. Tigerair Taiwan operates a 1:05pm departure between TPE and HKT.
Your flight from Taipei to HKT won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Fly without interruptions from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Direct flights from Taipei to Phuket International Airport (HKT) can be booked from here.
When taking off from TPE, you can catch a direct flight from Taipei to Phuket International Airport with Tigerair Taiwan.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Tigerair Taiwan between TPE and HKT.
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Taipei to Phuket International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
74.72% of flights departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Taipei to TSA in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 6 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your Taipei to HKT flight:
Most flights that leave Taipei Songshan Airport get to their destination on schedule. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 91.15%.
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Taipei to Phuket International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Phuket International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Phuket and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Taipei to Phuket International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport to central Phuket is around 27 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Phuket International Airport is ر.ق. 325. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 573. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Taipei to HKT.
Organise your trip for December. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Taipei to Phuket International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
April is the quietest month for flights from Taipei to Phuket International Airport (HKT), while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Phuket based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Taipei to HKT flight ticket departing in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Phuket to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Taipei to Phuket International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Phuket
Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to Phuket International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Phuket:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Phuket itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Thailand waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a visit to Surat Thani will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Masjid Jamek, Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Thailand, consider Nakhon Si Thammarat, about 193 kilometres east of Phuket. Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol are among its highlights.
