Flying from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket is six hours ahead of Budapest and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Your BUD to HKT flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Phuket International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BUD and HKT include:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
$439 is the best price for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,023. These fares may change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from BUD to HKT, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Phuket International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BUD to HKT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Of the flights that depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, 71.48% arrive on time at their destination.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Budapest. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel close to BUD? If you're catching an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Phuket International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're getting in on a late Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near HKT:
Hit the road running by picking up a Phuket International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and explore beyond Phuket's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Phuket International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport to central Phuket has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the busiest month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Phuket International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Phuket in April.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Phuket International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BUD to HKT sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Phuket. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Wat Tha Sai, Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Thailand, head for Nakhon Si Thammarat, roughly 177 kilometres east of Phuket. Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well are among its highlights.