Travelling from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is four hours ahead of Manama.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BAH to HKT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bahrain International Airport to Phuket International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BAH and HKT include:
Hamad International Airport
Muscat International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bahrain International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is C$306. A return plane ticket right now is C$275. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from BAH to HKT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Bahrain International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BAH to HKT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bahrain International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Bahrain International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 85.53% of flights that depart BAH land on time.
Bahrain International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Manama. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near BAH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bahrain International Airport to Phuket International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're coming in on a late Bahrain International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near HKT:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Phuket International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent to explore Phuket and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Phuket International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
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 reach the centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Bahrain International Airport to Phuket International Airport. February is the most popular month to head to Phuket. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Bahrain International Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BAH to HKT sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Phuket has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Thailand waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, a visit to Surat Thani will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Thailand, consider Nakhon Si Thammarat, roughly 177 kilometres east of Phuket. Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well are among the biggest draws.