Flying from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know
Brisbane's timezone is UTC+10, making Brisbane three hours ahead of Phuket.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your HKT to BNE flight.
Flying during a peak time like January? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket Airport to Brisbane Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HKT and BNE:
Singapore Changi Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Perth Airport
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
Of all flights departing from Phuket Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Phuket to Phuket Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near HKT. Whether you have an early flight from Phuket Airport to Brisbane Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
If you have a late Phuket Airport to Brisbane Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near BNE:
Follow your own route with a Brisbane Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals or Alpha Car Rental and see more of Brisbane and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Brisbane Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
Brisbane Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Brisbane. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Phuket Airport to Brisbane Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Brisbane in March.
Before locking in your flight from Phuket Airport to Brisbane Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Brisbane, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HKT to BNE in July. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Brisbane, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Journey about 72 kilometres south-east to Gold Coast to tick off its leading attractions. From SkyPoint Observation Deck to Pelican Beach and Burleigh Head National Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.