Flying from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Beijing.
Choose from 15 weekly Beijing Capital International Airport to Phuket International Airport flights. The 10:55 departure with Air China is the earliest flight available. Hainan Airlines operates the last service of the day at 15:30.
To ensure you catch your PEK to HKT flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
Air China is your gateway to exploring Phuket (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Thailand!). Browse the direct flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Phuket International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Air China on this route.
With a reliable 89.47% of services arriving as planned, Hainan Airlines is the most punctual carrier for PEK to HKT flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Beijing Capital International Airport to Phuket International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between PEK and HKT:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
At the moment, $182 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Beijing Capital International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $334. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PEK to HKT.
The cheapest month for flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Phuket International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from PEK to HKT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Of all flights leaving Beijing Capital International Airport, 79.67% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Beijing to Beijing Capital International Airport is approximately 31 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Need a handy hotel close to PEK? If you're boarding an early flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Phuket International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Reserve a hotel near HKT if you're catching a late Beijing Capital International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab 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 outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Phuket International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is roughly 32 kilometers from central Phuket. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the busiest month for flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Phuket International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Phuket in April.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Phuket International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PEK to HKT around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
You've visited Phuket, now it's time to discover other corners of Thailand. Travel around 177 kilometers north-east to Surat Thani to tick off its must-visit sights. From Wat Tha Sai to Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Thailand, consider 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 highlights.