Flying from Colombo to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Phuket International Airport (HKT) departing from here.
Phuket is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket, which operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Colombo to HKT.
Travelling over a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
We make it a cinch to book a flight from Colombo to HKT that includes a stopover. To see the options departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CMB and HKT include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
From the centre of Colombo, CMB is approximately 32 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Bandaranaike International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Phuket International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo to Phuket International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near HKT:
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Phuket. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 50 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
For a one-way ticket from Colombo to Phuket International Airport, C$266 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just C$488. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find flight tickets from Colombo to HKT if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Colombo to Phuket International Airport.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. We'll let you know when prices go down. The right timing can be the key to finding flight tickets from Colombo to HKT.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Colombo to Phuket International Airport.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Colombo to Phuket International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Phuket, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before locking in your flight from Colombo to HKT, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap flights from Colombo to Phuket International Airport sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Phuket
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Phuket right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Colombo to Phuket International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Pum's Cooking School, Patong Beach, V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters and Tourist Information Centre Phuket Old Town are popular attractions which should be on every Phuket itinerary.
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