Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Phuket Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is three hours ahead of Dubai.
Flights from DXB to HKT start at 02:30 — the first with Emirates. The last service of the day is at 10:35 with Emirates. Overall, you can take your pick of 19 weekly Dubai Airport to Phuket Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your DXB to HKT flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Phuket (and then discovering more of Thailand!) is a breeze with Emirates. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Dubai Airport to Phuket Airport.
The majority of travelers choose to travel with Emirates on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for DXB to HKT flights is Emirates.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Phuket Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between DXB and HKT:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Mumbai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
$205 is the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Phuket Airport flight. A return flight starts at $400. These prices may change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from DXB to HKT by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Phuket Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Finding cheap flights from DXB to HKT is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai Airport to Phuket Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of the flights that depart from Dubai Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to DXB? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Phuket Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
If you have a late Dubai Airport to Phuket Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near HKT:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Phuket Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and explore beyond Phuket's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Phuket Airport about three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
January is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Phuket Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Phuket in March.
Book your flight from Dubai Airport to Phuket Airport for March if you'd like to go to Phuket during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DXB to HKT sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
You've done Phuket, now it's time to explore more of what Thailand has to offer. Around 177 kilometers north-east, Surat Thani is a must-visit city featuring leading sights like Ang Thong National Marine Park.
Looking for other well-known places to go in Thailand? Set out 177 kilometers east of Phuket to Nakhon Si Thammarat. Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park is one of the highlights in the area.