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Yes. Phuket Airport has an onsite car hire centre at International Terminal 2, with providers such as Thai Rent A Car, Avis and Europcar. You can pick up your reservation or grab a vehicle on the fly when you arrive. The car hire centre is located on the first floor, and there are signs posted to locate it or you can seek assistance.

No, there are no onsite hotels on the premises, but there are accommodations you can find inside 5 miles of the airport terminals. The Sixteenth Naiyang Beach Hotel, Splash Beach Resort Mai Khao Phuket and Phuket Airport Overnight Hotel are three which offer free shuttle transfers (when requested) around the clock.

There are several bank ATMs at various locations around International Terminal 2. BBL Bank, Kasikorn Bank (KBank) and SCB have several ATMs on Floor 1 of the arrivals hall, Floor 2 of the arrivals hall and also in the concourse of the main terminal building. KBank also operates a branch office airside Terminal 2, where you can make foreign exchanges or wire transfers.

Phuket Airport is the principal airport with access to the southern regions of Thailand. It is within striking distance of Songkhla (285 miles), Ranong (153 miles) and Krabi (101 miles).

London to Phuket is a popular route and several airlines operate from London Heathrow (LHR) every day. Some of the most common routes include Etihad flights with a single stopover at Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) en route. Thai Airways flights with a stopover in Bangkok along the way are also top choices.

If you're looking for the fastest flights between these cities, check out flights with Emirates or Thai Airways. These airlines regularly operate flights with single stopovers. Emirates flights have a short stopover in Dubai, while Thai Airways offers a stopover in Bangkok.

One of the most convenient and affordable ways to get to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to jump on the Stansted Express at London Liverpool Street. This trip takes close to 45 minutes and leaves every 15 minutes. A taxi from the same spot will take closer to an hour.

If you're booking standard Economy tickets, you're allowed one carry-on piece of luggage and a checked-in bag weighing up to 23 kg. For a small increase, you can get an Economy Value ticket that'll increase your checked-in luggage allowance to 30 kg.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Phuket City flights:

• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Virgin Atlantic operates flights between London Heathrow Airport and Phuket City.

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Phuket City usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Phuket City (HKT).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Phuket City:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £494 return via Beijing Capital (PEK), compared with £766 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £49–£49 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Atlantic and Norse Atlantic UK. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Phuket City most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 23% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 7% of one-stop connections

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the London Heathrow Airport to Phuket City route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £612 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £684, a difference of £73. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Phuket Old Town is one of the most viewed places in Phuket City on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Phuket City:

• Earliest: departs at 15:45 and lands at 03:55
• Latest: departs at 16:10 and lands at 04:20.

The flight takes about 12h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 0% above the route average of £639. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Phuket City takes 12h 10m, covering 6,149 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Phuket City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £311, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 40m, compared to 16h 00m via Zurich (ZRH) and 16h 00m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Phuket City is 6 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (Indochina Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Phuket City Airport (HKT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Drive Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Yesaway
• ASAP Car Rentals

Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Phuket City range from £560 to £792, with an average of £639 over the past 12 months. Anything below £560 counts as a good deal.