Phuket Airport

Phuket International Airport (HKT)

Phuket International Airport plays a major role in Thailand's tourism industry, as it is the third busiest airport in Thailand in terms of passengers served. 

Air India operations

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Check-in counters

Our counters are situated between check-in area A to area H. The counters change daily, as per flight allocation.

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Terminals

This airport has three terminals. We operate out of the international terminal.

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Lounges

Unwind before and between flights at the lounges in Phuket Airport.

Services and amenities

ATM

ATM

Foreign exchange and banking

Foreign exchange and banking

Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival

Lost and found

Lost and found

Photo kiosk

Photo kiosk

Medical facilities

Medical facilities

Cab services

Cab services

Booking services

Booking services

Car parking

Car parking

Lounges

Lounges

Prayer room

Prayer room

Wheelchair assistance and services

Wheelchair assistance and services

Kids play area

Kids play area

Restaurants, cafes, and bars

Restaurants, cafes, and bars

Nursing room

Nursing room

Shopping outlets

Shopping outlets

Information desk

Information desk

Self-check-in kiosks and self-baggage drop

  • These services are available on the third floor of the departure hall in the international terminal near check-in counters A to H. You can find their precise locations here.

Connectivity between the airport and city

Phuket International Airport is connected to the city through various public and private transportation options, such as:

  • Shuttle bus: The Airport Express and Airport Bus FL.1 provide a direct connection between the airport and Phuket town.
  • Car rental
  • Taxi
  • Tour agencies

HKT is approximately 32 km from the city centre.

Taxi pick-up area

  • Phuket International Airport has several car rental companies and taxi pick-up areas on floor 1 of the arrival area.
  • You also have the option to pre-book taxi and car rental services online.
  • Signages are well displayed across the arrival halls to guide you to the pick-up area.
  • If you would like to learn more about the different cab services and their locations, you can find additional information here.

Inter-terminal connectivity

  • The international and domestic terminals are connected by a walkway on level 2 of the international terminal.
  • It is a 10-minute walk between the interlinked terminals.

Minimum layover time

  • 90 minutes

Airport hotels

Health-medical-assistance

Resolution desk for baggage issues

The lost luggage office is in the arrival hall, opposite baggage belt number 1 and 2.

Cell phone zones/ Waiting lots

There are waiting lots and cell phone zones in the reception area of the arrival hall on the ground floor.

Health-medical-assistance

Places to visit near the airport

Mai Khao Beach

Mai Khao Beach

9 km
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

24 km
Sino-Portuguese buildings, Old Town Phuket

Sino-Portuguese buildings, Old Town Phuket

32 km
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Patong beach

38 km

Airport FAQs

Here are the steps to access Phuket Airport’s free Wi-Fi services:

  • Switch on the Wi-Fi option on your device and choose ‘AOT Airport Free Wi-Fi by NT'.
  • In the pop-up dialog box enter your email address and check the terms and conditions option to proceed.
  • Once connected, select OK, and enjoy the free Wi-Fi services.

The Phuket Airport is a smoke-free airport. Smoking is permitted in designated areas outside the terminal building. However, please note that once you have passed through security control, you will not be able to smoke or vape anywhere on the airport premises.