HKT
Phuket International Airport
Phuket · ThailandICAO VTSP
Phuket International Airport (HKT) is an airport serving Phuket, Thailand, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 8° 6' 47.5" N, 98° 19' 0.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. With 32 direct destinations served by 45 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Bangkok (GMT+7).
Destinations
32
Airlines
45
Elevation ft
82/ 25m
Asia/Bangkok
GMT+7
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Airport Details
IATA Code
HKT
ICAO Code
VTSP
City
Phuket
Country
Thailand
Elevation
82 ft
Local Time
11:48 PM (GMT+7)
Coordinates
Latitude:8.1132°
Longitude:98.3169°
Popular Routes from HKT
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKK | Bangkok, Thailand | 417 mi | 1h 17m | short-haul | 171 kg | View |
| SIN | Singapore, Singapore | 607 mi | 1h 39m | short-haul | 249 kg | View |
| HKG | Hong Kong, Hong Kong | 1,425 mi | 3h 22m | medium-haul | 358 kg | View |
| KUL | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 437 mi | 1h 20m | short-haul | 179 kg | View |
| DMK | Bangkok, Thailand | 428 mi | 1h 19m | short-haul | 176 kg | View |
| ICN | Seoul, South Korea | 2,680 mi | 5h 55m | long-haul | 647 kg | View |
| PVG | Shanghai, China | 2,192 mi | 4h 49m | medium-haul | 550 kg | View |
| AUH | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 3,093 mi | 6h 41m | long-haul | 747 kg | View |
| CKG | Chongqing, China | 1,581 mi | 3h 40m | medium-haul | 397 kg | View |
| CNX | Chiang Mai, Thailand | 734 mi | 1h 53m | short-haul | 301 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at HKT
45 active airlines serving Phuket International Airport.
Air Berlin
ABGermany
Air China
CAChina
Air France
AFFrance
AirAsia
AKMalaysia
Asiana Airlines
OZRepublic of Korea
Bangkok Airways
PGThailand
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
BusinessAir
8BThailand
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
Cebu Pacific
5JPhilippines
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
China SSS
9CChina
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
City Airways
E8Thailand
Dragonair
KADRAGON
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Etihad Airways
EYUnited Arab Emirates
Firefly
FYMalaysia
Hainan Airlines
HUChina
Hong Kong Express Airways
UOHong Kong SAR of China
Indonesia AirAsia
QZIndonesia
Japan Airlines
JLJapan
Japan Airlines Domestic
JLJapan
Jetstar Airways
JQAustralia
Jetstar Asia Airways
3KSingapore
Juneyao Airlines
HOChina
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
Nok Air
DDThailand
Orient Thai Airlines
OXThailand
Qantas
QFAustralia
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Shanghai Airlines
FMChina
Sichuan Airlines
3UChina
SilkAir
MISingapore
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
Thai AirAsia
FDThailand
Thai Airways International
TGThailand
Tiger Airways
TRSingapore
Transaero Airlines
UNRussia
Virgin Australia
VAAustralia
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Phuket International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krabi Airport | KBV | Krabi | Thailand | 74 km |
| Surat Thani Airport | URT | Surat Thani | Thailand | 144 km |
| Trang Airport | TST | Trang | Thailand | 158 km |
| Ranong Airport | UNN | Ranong | Thailand | 186 km |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport | NST | Nakhon Si Thammarat | Thailand | 185 km |
| Kawthoung Airport | KAW | Kawthoung | Burma | 216 km |
| Samui Airport | USM | Ko Samui | Thailand | 249 km |
| Langkawi International Airport | LGK | Langkawi | Malaysia | 251 km |
Other Airports in Thailand
Don Mueang International Airport
DMKBangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport
BKKBangkok
Buri Ram Airport
BFVBuri Ram
Chiang Mai International Airport
CNXChiang Mai
Chiang Rai International Airport
CEIChiang Rai
Chumphon Airport
CJMChumphon
Hat Yai International Airport
HDYHat Yai
Khon Kaen Airport
KKCKhon Kaen
Samui Airport
USMKo Samui
Krabi Airport
KBVKrabi
Lampang Airport
LPTLampang
Loei Airport
LOELoei
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 8° 6' 47.5" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 98° 19' 0.8" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 8.113200
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 98.316902
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Bangkok
- UTC Offset
- GMT+7
- Current Local Time
- 11:48 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 82 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 25 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Phuket International Airport?
The IATA code for Phuket International Airport is HKT, and its ICAO code is VTSP. The airport is located in Phuket, Thailand.
How many destinations can you fly to from HKT?
There are 32 direct destinations available from Phuket International Airport (HKT) in Phuket, Thailand.
What airlines fly from HKT?
There are 45 airlines operating from HKT, including Air Berlin, Air China, Air France, AirAsia, Asiana Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Phuket International Airport in?
Phuket International Airport is in the Asia/Bangkok timezone (GMT+7). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Phuket International Airport?
Phuket International Airport sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level.
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