Flying from Larnaca Airport (LCA) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket is five hours ahead of Larnaca and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your LCA to HKT flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Larnaca Airport to Phuket Airport. These are the top stopovers between LCA and HKT:
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Larnaca Airport (LCA) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Larnaca Airport to Phuket Airport flight is ج.م. 17,000. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ج.م. 32,417. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from LCA to HKT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Larnaca Airport to Phuket Airport.
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Handy information about Larnaca Airport (LCA)
80% of flights leaving Larnaca Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of LCA.
Central Larnaca to Larnaca Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to LCA? If you've booked an early flight from Larnaca Airport to Phuket Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Larnaca Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Pick up a Phuket Airport rental car and explore Phuket and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car rental, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Phuket Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Phuket Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket Airport to the centre of Phuket has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
January is the busiest month for flights from Larnaca Airport to Phuket Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Phuket in March.
When booking your flight from Larnaca Airport to Phuket Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Phuket, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LCA to HKT in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Thailand
Thailand is home to loads of other exciting places to put on your itinerary, such as Surat Thani. About 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, drop by popular sights like Ang Thong National Marine Park while you're there.
Always wanted to visit Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park? Then set off for Nakhon Si Thammarat. Another favourite destination in Thailand, it's located roughly 177 kilometres east of Phuket.