Traveling from Nairobi to Phuket International Airport (HKT): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Nairobi to Phuket International Airport (HKT). Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL) are Nairobi's main airports.
Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket. The city follows the UTC+7 timezone and is four hours ahead of Nairobi.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Nairobi to HKT.
If you're traveling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Nairobi to HKT. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Located around 14 kilometers from central Nairobi, NBO can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Nairobi to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:
When it comes to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport's on-time performance, 67.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Wilson Airport (WIL)
WIL is around 3 kilometers from central Nairobi. It takes 15 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Wilson Airport the day before your Nairobi to HKT flight:
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Have a late flight from Nairobi to Phuket International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near HKT and shut your eyes sooner:
Pick up a Phuket International Airport rental car and explore Phuket and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car rental, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Nairobi to Phuket International Airport flight.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
The center of Phuket is around 27 kilometers from Phuket International Airport. Journey times by car rental or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
$178 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Phuket International Airport. A return flight starts from $544. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Nairobi to HKT. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Nairobi to Phuket International Airport (HKT). July is when most people travel to Phuket. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Nairobi to HKT plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Nairobi to Phuket International Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Phuket
Once you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Phuket International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Phuket:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Phuket when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters followed by Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered after you've seen Phuket. Around 161 kilometers away to the north-east, top sights here include Masjid Jamek, Wat Tha Sai and Wat Nikon Prasart.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Thailand, consider Nakhon Si Thammarat, about 193 kilometers east of Phuket. Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol are key highlights.