Flying from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The timezone in Phuket is UTC+7, which is five hours ahead of Cairo.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CAI to HKT flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo International Airport to Phuket International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CAI and HKT:
Muscat International Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight is 238 €. A return plane ticket is currently 431 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from CAI to HKT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Cairo International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CAI to HKT.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairo International Airport to Phuket International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
63.38% of flights that depart Cairo International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Cairo to Cairo International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to CAI? If you're catching an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Phuket International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cairo International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HKT instead:
Pick up a Phuket International Airport rental car and discover Phuket and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are leading providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Phuket International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket International Airport, Phuket is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the busiest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Phuket International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Phuket in April.
Lock in your flight from Cairo International Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CAI to HKT sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Thailand
You've visited Phuket, now it's time to explore other corners of Thailand. Travel around 177 kilometres north-east to Surat Thani to tick off its must-visit sights. From Wat Tha Sai to Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore 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 key highlights.