Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Phuket Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
We wandered into a bathroom far away from the main hoards, and it was clean enough that i would have eaten off the floor. – Jamie and Kara
HKT Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Phuket International Airport.
What to Expect
Phuket Airport (code: HKT) consists of three terminals, (International, Domestic and Terminal X—Charter). The airport features a reasonable selection of eateries and shops, with some offering 24-hour service. Despite upgrades to its baggage handling system, the airport is still known for having a difficult time with baggage processing, so expect possible delays. WiFi is available and there are plenty of power outlets throughout. Additional comfort can be found through fee-based access to one of the airport’s first class lounges. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for locations and rates.
Sleeping in Phuket Airport
While the third floor of the International Terminal was previously mentioned as a relatively good spot for overnight sleeping, there is reportedly a new (as of a April 2017 review) waiting area on the ground floor “near the 7/11,” with comfortable seating, artificial grass flooring and nearby bathroom facilities. Come prepared with a sleep mask and earplugs to block out those bright airport lights and annoying overhead announcements! For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
Good to Know
Don’t like the shopping and dining options inside the airport? Additional shops, restaurants, convenience stores, and even airport hotels, are only a 10-minute walk from the airport!
Covid-19 Update
Some airport reviews and tips in this guide and elsewhere on the site were written before March 2020 and may no longer be valid. To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s web site for current information.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!
Domestic
Coral Beach Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Domestic Departures, next to Gate 6. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
Coral Executive Lounge (Domestic) – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Domestic Departures, 3rd Floor, near Gate 8. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
International
Coral Executive Lounge (International) – Location: Terminal 2, Airside, International Departures, 4th Floor. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Coral Premium Departure Lounge – Location: Terminal 2, Airside, International Departures, 3rd Floor, near Gate 11. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Phuket Airport Lounges
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are many hotels near Phuket Airport:
With Covid restrictions constantly changing, we recommend that you confirm shuttle availability prior to booking and/or prior to your arrival.
- Louis’ Runway View Hotel – 5-minute walk to the terminal. Free airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
- Phuket Airport Hotel – Free airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
- Phuket Airport Overnight Hotel– Free 24-hour airport shuttle is available on request, call 089-6043461 to book. » Check Rates
- Phuket Airport Place – Free airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Phuket Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Phuket Airport. Connect to “@ AirportTrueFreeWiFi”. Follow the steps to register a user name and password. You will receive 2 hours free WiFi.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Arrivals and Departures Halls.
Currency Exchange – There are 4 currency exchange counters in the arrival hall and one counter in the departure hall.
Duty Free & Shopping – Duty Free shopping is available as well as a variety of shops available throughout the airport, including 4 convenience stores.
Food & Drinks – There are restaurants available both Landside and Airside. A reader tells me that there are a few options available 24 hours a day.
Information Desk – There are information booths in the centre hall of both floors at the terminal.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Yes. Location: Landside, 1st Floor, Domestic Arrivals Hall. Rate: 100 baht per item per day.
Medical Services – If you require medical attention, the first aid office is located in the departure hall. Hours: 6:00AM – 12:00PM.
Mobile Charging – A reader tells us “There are plenty of mobile charging points in Phuket airport both airside and drop off. There are large stands by the main door at departures with multiple charging points and the same airside by the gates.”
Pharmacy – Ves, Mermadia Pharmacy. Location: Terminal Hall Floor 2. Hours: unknown.
Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers – Not available.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking – Smokers can head to the Smokers’ Pub and Cafe. Location: Terminal Hall Floor 2. Hours: unknown.
Spa – Visit the the Sauna and Spa for some relaxation. Location: Terminal Hall Floor 2. Hours: unknown.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Airlines
Phuket airport is served by the following airlines: Aeroflot • Air Asia • Air China • Asia Atlantic Airways • Asiana Airlines • Azur Airlines • Bangkok Airways • Cathay Dragon • China Eastern Airlines • China Southern Airlines • Chongqing Airlines • Edelweiss • Emirates • Etihad Airways • Finnair • Firefly • GoAir • Hainan Airlines • Hong Kong Express • IndiGo • Jetstar • Juneyao Airlines • Korean Airlines • Kunming Airlines • LOT • Lucky Air • Mahan Air • Malaysia Airlines • Malindo Air • Myanmar National • New Gen Airways • Nok Air • Nordwind Airlines • Okay Airways • Pegas Fly • Qatar Airways • Rossiya Airlines • Royal Flight • S7 Airlines • Scoot • Shenzhen Airlines • Sichuan Airlines • Silkair • Spring Airlines • Sunday Airlines • Thai AirAsia • Thai Airways • Thai Lion Air • Thai Smile • Thai Vietjet Air • TUIFly • Turkish Airline • Uzbekistan Airways • VietJet Air.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Bus
Airport buses depart hourly and travel between HKT airport and Phuket bus terminal until about 6:30PM. At the time of this update, cost of a ticket is 170THB/trip/person.
Car Rentals
Onsite car rental agencies include: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, National, Nissan, Sixt and Thrifty.
Chauffeured Car Hire
Prepaid chauffeured cars and limousines are available for hire from the Airport Limousine Counter. This option is reportedly only slightly more expensive than a regular taxi and is more comfortable.
Staff can also help you arrange other modes of transportation from the airport to your hotel or destination.
Hotel Shuttles
A few area hotels provide airport shuttle service: Phuket Airport Hotel • Phuket Airport Overnight Hotel • Phuket Airport Place • Airport Resort & Spa ($).
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxi
Outside and to the right of the terminal exit, you will see a metered taxi stand with plenty of taxis waiting. Ask your driver about the estimated fare to your destination before you begin your journey.
Last updated: 2022-10-28
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, are subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers and their web sites. We are not representatives of any of the above mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.
