Travelling from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Townsville Airport (TSV): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your HKT to TSV flight.
During popular months like February, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Phuket International Airport to Townsville Airport. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is a popular stopover on the HKT to TSV route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Townsville Airport (TSV)
Right now, P19,805 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Townsville Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P50,103. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HKT to TSV if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Phuket International Airport to Townsville Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from HKT to TSV couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Phuket International Airport to Townsville Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Of the departures from Phuket International Airport, 65.93% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Phuket International Airport from central Phuket, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to HKT? If you've booked an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Townsville Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Townsville Airport (TSV)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Phuket International Airport to Townsville Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TSV instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Townsville Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, Alamo or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Townsville and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Townsville Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Townsville Airport (TSV) to central Townsville
From Townsville Airport, Townsville is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Townsville Airport (TSV)
July is the most popular month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Townsville Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Townsville in February.
Before locking in your flight from Phuket International Airport to Townsville Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. December is the warmest month in Townsville, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HKT to TSV in July. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Cairns is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Townsville. Around 290 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station, Cairns Esplanade Western High Water Pier and Cairns Aquarium.
Mackay is another standout destination in Australia and is around 322 kilometres south-east of Townsville. No trip is complete without visiting Bluewater Trail, Mackay Town Hall and Armstrong Beach.
