Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is 12 hours ahead of Durham.
To ensure you catch your RDU to HKT flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to discover a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Phuket Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Frankfurt am Main Airport is a sought-after stop between RDU and HKT.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Phuket Airport flight is ج.م. 25,748. A round-trip fare right now is ج.م. 52,064. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from RDU to HKT, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Phuket Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Of all flights departing from Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to RDU? If you're catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Phuket Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
If you're arriving on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Phuket Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near HKT:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Phuket Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and explore beyond Phuket's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Phuket Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
January is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Phuket Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Phuket in March.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Phuket Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to HKT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
You've done Phuket, now it's time to discover more of what Thailand has to offer. Around 177 kilometres north-east, Surat Thani is a must-visit city featuring sights like Ang Thong National Marine Park.
Always wanted to see Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park? Then head over to Nakhon Si Thammarat. Another notable stop in Thailand, it's located roughly 177 kilometres east of Phuket.
