Flying from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sharjah Airport to Phuket Airport.
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Phuket three hours ahead of Sharjah.
You can choose from 21 weekly Sharjah Airport to Phuket Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with Air Arabia is the earliest flight you can take. Air Arabia operates the latest service of the day at 23:05.
To ensure you get on your SHJ 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 one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Air Arabia offers direct flights from Sharjah Airport to Phuket Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Phuket — and maybe even more of Thailand if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Air Arabia on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for SHJ to HKT flights is Air Arabia.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sharjah Airport to Phuket Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SHJ and HKT:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Hamad International Airport
Handy information about Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
76% of flights taking off from Sharjah Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Sharjah Airport is around 11 kilometers from central Sharjah. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SHJ? If you're catching an early flight from Sharjah Airport to Phuket Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
If you're arriving on a late Sharjah Airport to Phuket Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near HKT:
Travel at your own pace with a Phuket Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and experience more of Phuket and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Phuket Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Phuket Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket Airport to central Phuket has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometers away.
It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
January is the most popular month for flights from Sharjah Airport to Phuket Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Phuket in March.
Book your flight from Sharjah Airport to Phuket Airport for March if you want to visit Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SHJ to HKT in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Thailand is home to loads of other exciting places that will add to your adventure, such as Surat Thani. Around 177 kilometers north-east of Phuket, swing by popular sights like Ang Thong National Marine Park while you're there.
Want ideas for other great places to go in Thailand? Set off 177 kilometers east of Phuket to Nakhon Si Thammarat. Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park is a highlight in the area.