Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Phuket five hours ahead of Cape Town.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your CPT to HKT flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Phuket International Airport. Many passengers pass through Dubai Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Right now, P23,034 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P34,785. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CPT to HKT, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Cape Town International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CPT to HKT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cape Town International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from CPT arrive on schedule 81.65% of the time.
Cape Town International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Phuket International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to CPT:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're arriving on a late Cape Town International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near HKT:
Pick up a Phuket International Airport rental car and explore Phuket and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Phuket International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket International Airport, Phuket is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Phuket International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Phuket in April.
Book your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Phuket during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPT to HKT in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Thailand you'll want to see. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a trip to Surat Thani will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
Around 177 kilometres east of Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another essential stop in Thailand. Start your sightseeing at Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.