Travelling from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Phuket Airport is 11 hours 10 minutes.
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Phuket five hours ahead of Tel Aviv.
You can choose from three weekly Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Phuket Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your TLV to HKT flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
EL AL Israel Airlines is your gateway to discovering Phuket (and perhaps some other great corners of Thailand!). Check out the direct flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Phuket Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is EL AL Israel Airlines.
With 69.23% of services arriving as planned, EL AL Israel Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating TLV to HKT flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
At the moment, $582 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Phuket Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,042. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from TLV to HKT if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Phuket Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Of the departures from Ben Gurion Intl Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Ben Gurion Intl Airport from central Tel Aviv, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near TLV? If you've booked an early flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Phuket Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Pick up a Phuket Airport rental car and discover Phuket and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car rental, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are popular providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Phuket Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Phuket Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket Airport, Phuket is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
January is the most popular month for flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Phuket Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Phuket in March.
When reserving your flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Phuket Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from TLV to HKT in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Thailand is home to plenty of other interesting places waiting to be uncovered, such as Surat Thani. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, drop by popular attractions like Ang Thong National Marine Park while you're here.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another place you shouldn't miss during your time in Thailand. Head to this destination, which is roughly 177 kilometres east of Phuket, to discover highlights like Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park.