Flights to Phuket

Phuket International Airport is the principal airport in the Thai island. It receives flights by some well known carriers such as Asiana Airlines, Bangkok Airways and Qatar Airways. There are some good hotels near the airport, such as Naithonburi Beach Resort Phuket and JW Marriott Resort Phuket.

Phuket is situated in the southeastern part of the synonymous island and is the provincial capital as well. Phuket International Airport is the sole airport of the region. It is a public airport. Its IATA code is HKT and ICAO code is VTSP. Its functions are taken care of by Airports of Thailand. It is a major hub of Thai AirAsia.

Phuket International Airport

Phuket International Airport is located almost 20 miles from the city center and serves the whole province. It is also significant in context of the local tourism sector as the whole island is a major tourist favorite. In Thailand it is preceded only by Suvarnabhumi Airport with regards to passenger traffic. There are two terminals at the airport – the first terminal caters to international flights and the second terminal is used by domestic flights.

Major Airlines Operators in Phuket

• Asiana Airlines: Asiana Airlines operates flights to Phuket from South Korean cities Incheon and Seoul.
• Bangkok Airways: Flights from fellow Thai cities Bangkok, Trat, Koh Samui and U-Tapao to Phuket are now being provided by Bangkok Airways.
• Qatar Airways: Flights from locations as diverse as Kuala Lumpur and Doha to Phuket are now being provided by Qatar Airways.
• China Airlines: People looking to visit Phuket from Taipei can opt for flights by China Airlines.
• Aeroflot: Seasonal flights between Moscow and Phuket are available from Aeroflot.
• Dragonair: People looking to visit Phuket from Hong Kong and vice versa can opt for Dragonair.
• Edelweiss Air: Two way flights between the Swiss city of Zurich and Phuket are now available from Edelweiss Air.

Major Hotels near Phuket International Airport

• Naithonburi Beach Resort Phuket: Naithonburi Beach Resort Phuket is a mid range hotel located in a picturesque setting.
• JW Marriott Resort Phuket: JW Marriott Resort Phuket is in a northern direction from Phuket International Airport.
• Trisara Phuket Resort: Trisara Phuket Resort is located in the vicinity of Naithorn Bay Beach.
• Nai Yang Beach Resort Phuket: Nai Yang Beach Resort Phuket is a budget hotel and is located in the vicinity of the Phuket International Airport.
• Adamas Resort Phuket: Adamas Resort Phuket is almost 5 miles away from Phuket International Airport.