Flying from London City Airport (LCY) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is seven hours ahead of London.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your LCY to HKT flight.
During popular months like February, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from London City Airport to Phuket International Airport. Frankfurt Airport is a top stopover on the LCY to HKT route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Currently, $384 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London City Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $809. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LCY to HKT if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from London City Airport to Phuket International Airport.
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Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London City Airport to Phuket International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
Of all flights departing from London City Airport, 74.57% touch down on time at their destination.
Central London to London City Airport is approximately 11 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to LCY? If you're catching an early flight from London City Airport to Phuket International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London City 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. Pick up a set of wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and chase adventure across Phuket and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Phuket International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is approximately 32 kilometers from the center of Phuket. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the busiest month for flights from London City Airport to Phuket International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Phuket in April.
When booking your flight from London City Airport to Phuket International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LCY to HKT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've seen Phuket. Around 177 kilometers away to the north-east, its best attractions include Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
If you're eager to discover another side of Thailand, head for Nakhon Si Thammarat, about 177 kilometers 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.