Flying from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Taipei: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Phuket International Airport to Taipei is 4 hours 25 minutes.
Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket. Following the UTC+8 timezone, Taipei is one hour ahead of Phuket.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your HKT to Taipei flight.
Travelling over a peak time like February? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct Phuket International Airport to Taipei tickets are available for booking. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is where you'll complete your journey.
Get on board with Tigerair Taiwan. This well-known carrier offers direct flights from Phuket International Airport to Taipei.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore another city. When searching for plane tickets from HKT to Taipei, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Phuket, HKT can be reached in about 45 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Taipei? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to HKT:
72% of flights that leave from Phuket International Airport make it to their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Taipei
$167 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Taipei flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $314. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Book two months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from HKT to Taipei.
Organise your trip for July. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Phuket International Airport to Taipei tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an extra saving on cheap flights from HKT to Taipei.
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Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei is roughly 40 kilometres. It'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Phuket International Airport to Taipei, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near TPE:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from HKT to Taipei.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
The centre of Taipei is around 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). Once your flight from Phuket International Airport to Taipei has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 15 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 25 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near TSA. Kick back and get cosy after your HKT to Taipei flight at any of these well-located options:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from TSA four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
February is the busiest month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Taipei. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Taipei in December.
Before locking in your Phuket International Airport to Taipei plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from HKT to Taipei around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Taipei
After booking your flight from Phuket International Airport to Taipei, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Taipei:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Taipei 101, Taipei 101 Observatory and Shilin Night Market are must-do's during your Taipei adventure.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Taiwan you'll want to see. About 129 kilometres southwest of Taipei, a visit to Taichung will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Chenghuangmiao, Taichung Tianhou Temple and Paochueh Temple.
If you're looking to explore another side of Taiwan, consider Tainan, about 257 kilometres southwest of Taipei. Chi Mei Museum, Blueprint Culture & Creative Park and Anping Fort are among the biggest draws.