Flying from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Bengaluru Airport to Phuket Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Bengaluru.
There are 14 Bengaluru Airport to Phuket Airport flights every week to choose from.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BLR to HKT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time like November? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
IndiGo offers direct flights from Bengaluru Airport to Phuket Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Phuket — and maybe even more of Thailand if you have time.
Most passengers choose to travel with IndiGo on this route.
With a dependable 83.87% of services landing on schedule, IndiGo has the best on-time performance for BLR to HKT flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bengaluru Airport to Phuket Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BLR and HKT:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Don Mueang Airport
Handy information about Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
BLR's address is Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
71% of flights departing from Bengaluru Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Bengaluru Airport from central Bengaluru, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near BLR. Whether you have an early flight from Bengaluru Airport to Phuket Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bengaluru Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Phuket Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and explore beyond Phuket's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Phuket Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Phuket Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket Airport, Phuket is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
January is the busiest month for flights from Bengaluru Airport to Phuket Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Phuket in March.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Bengaluru Airport to Phuket Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BLR to HKT around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Thailand is home to loads of other awesome places waiting to be uncovered, such as Surat Thani. About 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, check out popular attractions like Ang Thong National Marine Park while you're there.
Want to visit Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park? Then head over to Nakhon Si Thammarat. Another notable stop in Thailand, it's located roughly 177 kilometres east of Phuket.