Travelling from Nairobi to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Nairobi. Check out your options leaving from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Wilson Airport (WIL) when planning your flight from Nairobi to Phuket International Airport (HKT).
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is 4 hours ahead of Nairobi. Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket.
Your flight from Nairobi to HKT won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer lines and possible delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for flights from Nairobi to HKT leaving from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
NBO is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Nairobi to Phuket International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Split up your flight from Nairobi to Phuket International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Wilson Airport and HKT are:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
You can get to WIL from central Nairobi in approximately 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 46 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Nairobi to HKT? Unwind in a hotel near Wilson Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
About Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HKT if you have a late flight from Nairobi to Phuket International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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 driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Phuket International Airport from C$525 or travel return from just C$981. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
To score flight tickets from Nairobi to HKT, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding flight tickets from Nairobi to Phuket International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Nairobi to Phuket International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Phuket. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Before booking a flight from Nairobi to HKT, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Nairobi to Phuket International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC on average.
More about Phuket
After locking in your flight from Nairobi to Phuket International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Phuket:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out 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 top attractions which should be on every Phuket itinerary.
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