Travelling from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Phuket International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours.
Phuket is five hours ahead of Tel Aviv and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Flights from TLV to HKT start at 00:55 — the earliest with El Al. The latest departure is at 23:50 with El Al. Overall, you can take your pick of three weekly Ben Gurion International Airport to Phuket International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your TLV to HKT flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
El Al offers direct flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Phuket International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Phuket — and maybe even more of Thailand if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is El Al.
With an impressive 84.0% of services arriving as planned, El Al has the best on-time record for TLV to HKT flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
$553 is currently the best price for a one-way Ben Gurion International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $917. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from TLV to HKT by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Phuket International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
When it comes to Ben Gurion International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72.9% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Ben Gurion International Airport from central Tel Aviv, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near TLV? If you're boarding an early flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Phuket International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Ben Gurion International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Phuket International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and find adventure across Phuket and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Phuket International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport to the centre of Phuket has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the busiest month for flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Phuket International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Phuket in April.
Book your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you'd like to explore Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from TLV to HKT in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Phuket. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Thailand, consider Nakhon Si Thammarat, about 177 kilometres east of Phuket. Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well are key highlights.