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Phuket International Airport Guide (HKT)

Airport info
Code: HKT
Address:
222 Moo 6, Talbol Mai Kwao, Phuket Province, Thailand
Location:

The airport is located 32km (20 miles) to the north of Phuket.

Number of terminals: 1 Dialling code: +66
Telephone:
(076) 327 2307.
Timezone: GMT +7:00

Here you'll find essential information on Phuket International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Airport news: 

A major expansion project is currently underway at the airport, incorporating construction of a new international terminal, a new car park, and many other improvements.

Information: 

Information desks (tel: (076) 327 2307, ext 1100/11/22) are located in the departure and arrival areas. The tourist service counter (tel: (076) 327 110) is situated in the departure hall.

Email address: 
aotpr@airportthai.co.th
Website: 
www.airportthai.co.th
Driving directions: 

Driving from the airport to Phuket city centre is uncomplicated. Take the Thepkasatri road, the main route, and follow the signs.

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Bus: Buses depart for Phuket city centre on an hourly basis.

Taxi: The taxi stand is located outside of the terminal building. A limousine service is also available. Tickets are sold at the limousine counter in the arrival hall on the first floor of the terminal building. A transportation service counter can be found in Arrivals.
 

Terminal facilities

Money: 

Four currency exchange counters are located in the arrival hall and one is in the departure hall. ATMs are also available. The post (tel: (076) 327430) and telegraph offices are available in the north end and sound end of the departure area.

Food: 

The Thai Airways International restaurant on the third floor serves Thai and international food. Snack bars and cafés are located throughout the terminal.

Shopping: 

There are more than 10 retail premises at the airport, including four duty-free shops in the international departure lounge and one in the international arrival; lounge selling liquor, cigarettes, perfume and much more.

Luggage: 

Passengers can trace lost luggage at Thai Airways International's counter in Arrivals or at the offices of each airline company. A left-luggage service is provided in the domestic arrival hall.

Other: 

The airport's first aid point (tel: (076) 327 2307, ext 1133) is located in the departure hall. Service hours are from 0600-2400. A prayer room for Muslims is available on the third floor.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

There are currently no conference or business facilities at the airport.

Disabled facilities: 

Facilities for people with physical disabilities include the lifts, toilets and telephones in the terminal. The airport also has parking spaces reserved for disabled people.

Car parking: 

Both short-term and long-term parking is available at the airport parking lot, which has a capacity of 443 vehicles.

Car rental: 

The airport has two car hire counters, one in the north end and the other at the south end of the arrival hall. Avis, Budget ,Hertz and National are among the companies represented.

Airport hotels

Phuket Airport Hotel is located about 600 metres from the Terminal. It offers a free shuttle service to and from the airport.

Phuket Airport Hotel

Phuket Airport Hotel is located about 600 metres from the Terminal. It offers a free shuttle service to and from the airport.

Telephone: (076) 328 451.
Website:
http://phuketairporthotel.com

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