Flying from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, making Phuket two hours behind Busan.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PUS to HKT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gimhae International Airport to Phuket International Airport. These are the top stopovers between PUS and HKT:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
At the moment, $132 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gimhae International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $266. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PUS to HKT if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Gimhae International Airport to Phuket International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gimhae International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Gimhae International Airport (PUS)
Of the departures from Gimhae International Airport, 78.19% touch down on time at their destination.
The journey from central Busan to Gimhae International Airport is about 11 kilometers. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Gimhae International Airport to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near PUS:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're coming in on a late Gimhae International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near HKT:
Grab a Phuket International Airport rental car and explore Phuket and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car rental, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are top providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Phuket International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket International Airport, Phuket is approximately 32 kilometers away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the center driving.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Gimhae International Airport to Phuket International Airport. February is the busiest month to visit Phuket. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Gimhae International Airport to Phuket International 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 sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PUS to HKT sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Thailand
You've done Phuket, now it's time to discover other corners of Thailand. Journey around 177 kilometers north-east to Surat Thani to tick off its leading sights. From Wat Tha Sai to Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another side of Thailand, consider Nakhon Si Thammarat, roughly 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.
