Travelling from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Phuket International Airport is 6 hours 25 minutes.
Phuket is two hours behind Seoul and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Take your pick of 19 weekly Incheon International Airport to Phuket International Airport flights. The 16:55 departure with Korean Air is the earliest flight available. Korean Air operates the latest service of the day at 17:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your ICN to HKT flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Korean Air offers direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Phuket International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Phuket — and maybe even more of Thailand if time allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Korean Air.
Korean Air is the most punctual carrier that offers ICN to HKT flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Incheon International Airport to Phuket International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between ICN and HKT:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is P4,366. A return ticket right now is P9,746. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ICN to HKT.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Phuket International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Incheon International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
54.5% of flights leaving from Incheon International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Incheon International Airport is about 48 kilometres from the centre of Seoul. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the best route and your public transport options.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near ICN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Phuket International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're getting in on a late Incheon International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near HKT:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Phuket International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Phuket and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Phuket International Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport to central Phuket has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The quietest month for a flight from Incheon International Airport to Phuket International Airport is April, while February is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Phuket based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Incheon International Airport to Phuket International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ICN to HKT sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Phuket, now it's time to explore other parts of Thailand. Journey about 177 kilometres north-east to Surat Thani to tick off its top attractions. From Wat Tha Sai to Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another must-experience destination in Thailand and is around 177 kilometres east of Phuket. No trip is complete without experiencing Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.