Flying from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Ho Chi Minh City and Phuket are in the UTC+7 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Choose from 13 weekly Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Phuket International Airport flights. The 08:50 departure with VietJet Air is the earliest available. VietJet Air operates the last service of the day at 11:15.
Your SGN to HKT flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Phuket (and then exploring more of Thailand!) is a cinch with VietJet Air. This popular airline has direct flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with VietJet Air on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Phuket International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SGN and HKT:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
At the moment, $105 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $202. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SGN to HKT.
The cheapest month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Phuket International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Of all flights leaving Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 66.42% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Tan Son Nhat International Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near SGN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Phuket International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you have a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near HKT:
Grab a Phuket International Airport rental car and discover Phuket and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Phuket International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Phuket. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The quietest month for a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Phuket International Airport is April, while February is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Phuket based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you want to go to Phuket during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SGN to HKT in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Phuket, now it's time to explore other corners of Thailand. Journey about 177 kilometres north-east to Surat Thani to tick off its top sights. From Wat Tha Sai to Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another sought-after destination in Thailand and is around 177 kilometres east of Phuket. No trip is complete without dropping by Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.