Flying from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is four hours ahead of Erbil.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your EBL to HKT flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Erbil International Airport to Phuket International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EBL and HKT:
Dubai Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Erbil International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is $587. A return plane ticket is currently $1,102. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EBL to HKT if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Erbil International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from EBL to HKT.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Erbil International Airport to Phuket International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Erbil International Airport (EBL)
80.68% of flights leaving Erbil International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of EBL.
Erbil International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Erbil. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel close to EBL? If you've booked an early flight from Erbil International Airport to Phuket International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping 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 getting in late on an Erbil International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Pick up a Phuket International Airport rental car and discover 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 rate by reserving your ride from Phuket International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Phuket. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The quietest month for a flight from Erbil International Airport to Phuket International Airport is April, while February is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Phuket based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Erbil International Airport to Phuket International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EBL to HKT sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a visit to Surat Thani will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like 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 experiencing Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.