Travelling from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Budapest is six hours behind Phuket and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HKT to BUD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket Airport to Budapest Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HKT and BUD:
Beijing Capital Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Hamad International Airport
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Phuket Airport, data shows 73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Phuket Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Phuket. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Phuket Airport to Budapest Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to HKT:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
Consider booking a hotel close to BUD if you're taking a late Phuket Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Budapest Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Budapest and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Budapest Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
June is the most popular month for flights from Phuket Airport to Budapest Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Budapest in March.
When reserving your flight from Phuket Airport to Budapest Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HKT to BUD sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Hungary
You've done Budapest, now it's time to explore other corners of Hungary. Travel about 193 kilometres east to Debrecen to tick off its must-visit sights. From Hortobágy National Park to Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another favourite stop in Hungary. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.